Green Deal: Greening freight for more economic gain with less environmental impact
In a press release dated 11 July 2023 , the Commission has proposed measures to make freight transport more efficient and more sustainable , by improving rail infrastructure management, offering...
EU and New Zealand sign ambitious free trade agreement
On 9 July 2023, the EU and New Zealand signed their free trade agreement (FTA). The agreement will deliver significant gains for the EU. The deal will cut some €140...
FREE Alternative Finance consulting for sustainable mobility solutions
The project ENTRANCE provides “Innovation Finance Support Services” for innovators and startups. Through online webinars and coaching companies are supported to receive public and private funding.
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IMO: bringing shipping into line with the Paris Agreement
Member States of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), meeting at the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 80), have adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships,...
Implications of the new Europe’s Union Customs Code for shippers
During the meeting organised by the American Chamber of Commerce in Belgium on 4 July 2023, the speakers explained the key objectives for customs modernisation, outlined the main pillars of...
IRU members agreed on new positions for driver shortages and decarbonisation
IRU members have agreed on new positions to tackle driver shortages, decarbonise realistically, and give coach drivers’ rest time rules suited to their responsibilities.
Following IRU’s special anniversary event last...
Europe’s Bioeconomy Strategy – What are the key opportunities and challenges?
Europe’s bioeconomy transforms renewable resources—such as agricultural products, forests, seas, residues, and waste—into food, feed, materials, and energy.
The European Commission is preparing a new Bioeconomy Strategy, set for adoption ...
European Research & Innovation Days 2025
The European Research & Innovation (R&I) Days 2025 will take place on 16–17 September 2025 at The Square in Brussels. The sixth edition of this flagship event of the European ...
Project Cargo Summit 2025: Beyond MPP!
The global project cargo industry is changing, volatility is increasing, causing a shift away from traditional multipurpose vessels (MPPs). Now the industry is turning to smart alternatives, from container carriers ...
Working Together: Clean Containers and Safe Trade – Symposium on Plant and Biodiversity Protection: Mitigating Risks of Pest Contamination in the International Containerized Supply Chain
The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat in collaboration with the Danish NPPO are supporting the Bureau International des Containers (BIC), the World Shipping Council (WSC) and Danish Shipping in ...
Intermodal Transport Workshop 2025
Intermodal Transport Workshop 2025: Digital Cooperation and Collaborative Planning in Multimodal Supply Chain Operations Based on UN/CEFACT Standards will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, on the 8th-10th of October 2025. ...
Transport & Logistics Antwerp 2025
Discover the largest event in the transport and logistics industry, featuring 300 exhibitors, 75 speakers, and 3 days of seminars. Experience innovative pavilions, demo zones, and networking opportunities. Explore the ...