ESC Newsletter – 15 June 2026

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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Council moves to strengthen the EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism

12 June 2026, the Council agreed its position on strengthening the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), the EU’s tool to fight carbon leakage and promote global decarbonisation, ahead of negotiations...

New rules on the use of railway infrastructure capacity

10 June 2026, the European Union adopted new rules on the use of railway infrastructure capacity, marking a significant step towards a more efficient, coordinated, and reliable European rail network....

The priorities of Irish Presidency

The Presidency of the Council of the European Union rotates among the Member States of the EU every six months. On 1 July 2026, Ireland assumes the Presidency of the...

EU and Republic of Korea bolster strategic partnership

10 June 2026, the European Union and the Republic of Korea held their 11th Summit in Brussels. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, and the President...

Goods trade holding up despite Middle East conflict and high energy prices

Global merchandise trade appears to have remained resilient in the first half of 2026 despite headwinds from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which seem to have been partly...

EU rules for calculating emissions take effect

Today, the first EU-wide standardised methodology for calculating greenhouse-gas emissions from freight and passenger transport entered into force.

The CountEmissionsEU framework establishes a single, science-based methodology aligned with international standard...

Upcoming events

Mastering 350+ customs-enforced regulations: the future of EU customs professionalism

Jun 18, 2026 03:00 pm

As the number of customs-enforced regulations continues to grow in both volume and complexity - while simplification remains largely an EU-level ambition - the issue of professionalism in customs has ...

Multimodal 2026. UK Logistics Exhibition

Jun 30, 2026 12:00 am

Multimodal is the UK’s leading logistics event. It is the industry's meeting place where cargo owners and shippers network, find ways to improve their supply chains and discover innovative ideas ...

NECTAR Conference: Planning for Urban Mobility Transitions in Times of Uncertainty

Jul 13, 2026 12:00 am

In a world increasingly shaped by crises including climate emergency, energy scarcity, geopolitical instability, digital disruption, and public discontent. The role of urban mobility planning is under unprecedented pressure to ...

European Transport Conference 2026

Sep 09, 2026 12:00 am

Join Europe's leading annual transport conference and connect with more than 500 researchers, policymakers, consultants and transport professionals from over 30 countries.

Whether you're looking to explore the latest research, ...

Port of the Future Week

Sep 15, 2026 12:00 am

Port of the Future Week brings together three days of groundbreaking innovations in autonomous and sustainable technology in port environments, featuring live demos, showcases, expert insights, and international collaboration. From ...

InnoTrans 2026

Sep 22, 2026 12:00 am

International Trade Faire for Transport Technology will take place in Berlin on 22-25 September 2026.

Sub-divided into the five trade fair segments Railway Technology, Railway Infrastructure, Public Transport, Interiors and ...

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