ESC Newsletter – 15 July 2023

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Preface

Here is the next edition of our bi-weekly newsletter, containing a selection of the most relevant news, information, and events in the field of transport & logistics from the shippers' perspective. It is published in the middle and at the end of the month and contains an overview of all posts within the respective reporting period. For more regular news, please visit our website frequently, as we are writing news posts regularly.

The newsletter provides an overview of recent posts (news, press releases, regulations, and reports) as well as an overview of upcoming events (conferences, workshops, and meetings). For our members, we also provide more information on ESC meetings, projects, and activities.

To identify the topics of the news posts easier, you will find the topics indicated on the images assigned to each post. If you click on them, you will get an overview of all news posts published under this topic. We will frequently update the list of topics to allow for easier search functionalities.

On top of the 'Latest news' section, you will find a link to 'All news'. This will bring you to a page where we have a full overview of our news posts. You will be able to search, filter them for topics or years of publication, and sort them according to your preference. This all to allow you finding relevant news or information more quickly. Enjoy reading!

Latest news

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European shipping emissions on the rise

Transport & Environment (T&E) has performed an analysis on shipping emissions in Europe. They found that European shipping emissions grew 3% last year as the industry edges closer to pre-pandemic...

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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...

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New EU rules on alternative fuels infrastructure regulation (AFIR)

On 11 July 2023 , members of the European Parliament endorsed new EU rules on alternative fuels infrastructure regulation (AFIR) . The International Road Union (IRU) commented in a news...

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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...

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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.

Alternative Finance

For companies...

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Spain assumes its fifth Presidency of the Council of the European Union

The Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU began on 1 July 2023 .

The Presidency has now published its full programme, which is available here . Spain is...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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Upcoming events

Logistics & Automation

Nov 29, 2023 12:00 am

After 12 years, Logistics & Automation invites you once again to experience its next edition, being the reference meeting point for the logistics sector in Spain. Logistics, supply chain, warehouse, ...

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European Silk Road Summit

Nov 29, 2023 12:00 am

The European Silk Road Summit is the biggest event dedicated for the Silk Road in Europe, bringing together over 300 rail freight professionals annually to discuss the latest developments on ...

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UN Climate Change Conference – COP28

Nov 30, 2023 12:00 am

From 30 Nov. to 12 Dec. 2023 , COP28 will take place at Expo City in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. UAE brings the world together at a critical moment for ...

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Transport & Logistics Innovation Week (SITL)

Nov 30, 2023 08:00 am

The Transport & Logistics Innovation Week (SITL) is the major event that brings together professionals from the transport and logistics industry to present the latest market developments to manufacturers and ...

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Hydrogen-fuelled Buses and Infrastructure in Europe

Dec 05, 2023 08:00 am

Global Mass Transit (GMT) is organising the fourth conference on Hydrogen-fuelled Buses and Infrastructure in Europe on  December 5, 2023  at Amsterdam Marriott Hotel, The Netherlands.

The mission of the conference is to focus on the ...

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EU Transport Day at COP28

Dec 06, 2023 12:00 am

From 30 November to 12 December 2023, the world will come together for the next round of climate negotiations at COP28 in Dubai, UAE.

In the margins of the conference, ...

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More events? Please find a complete list of upcoming events here (you need to be logged in as a member to see this).