Brexit: phase 2 of the Border Target Operating Model
Phase 2 of the UK's Border Target Operating Model (BTOM) comes into force on 30 April 2024. This will focus on closer control of incoming phytosanitary and veterinary products. Eventually,...
New rules of origin for the Pan-Euro-Mediterranian Convention members
The member countries of the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) Convention recently adopted the new and modernised rules of origin.
The PEM Convention on preferential rules of origin aims at establishing common rules...
ALICE’s initiative to encourage women’s participation in logistics
"We are looking for female talent and we would like to have your help and involvement!"
The figures of the participation of Women in Logistics are not high enough. Alliance...
Resolution: establishing the Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority
13 March 2024, the European Parliament adopted legislative resolution on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Union Customs Code and the...
EP adopts the weights and dimensions report
12 March 2024, the European Parliament adopted the report on weights and dimensions of certain road vehicles with 330 votes in favour, 207 votes against and 74 abstensions. Please note...
Committee of the Regions: opinion on the Greening Freight Transport
At its latest Plenary session of 31 January – 1 February 2024, the European Committee of the Regions (CoR) adopted an opinion on the "Greening Freight Transport"-package of the European...
Fight against drug trafficking and organised crime
7 March 2024, during the meeting of the 65th Trade Contact Group, the members of the group presented several developments and raised critical issues. The TCG provides a platform for...
Smart Freight Week 2025
Smart Freight Week is an annual flagship event dedicated to advancing global freight decarbonization through industry-wide collaboration. Following the success of previous editions, Smart Freight Week 2025 will take place ...
European Shipping Summit 2025
The European Shipping Summit 2025 will take place on the 19-20 March 2025 at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts in Brussels. This two-day event promises to be an exciting ...
EU Customs Reform: Industry Challenges and Solutions
Members from across the European Parliament, Permanent Representatives, the European Commission and stakeholders will join to listen to testimonies and experiences from European businesses and logistics service providers on their ...
ALICE Brokerage Event
The ALICE Brokerage Event 2025 will take place on 2–3 April 2025 at the Tangla Hotel, Brussels. This annual in-person event is designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing ...
RailFreight Summit 2025
RailFreight Summit ‘25 is coming back to Poland on 8-9 April 2025 for its 8th edition, this time in Gdańsk, with a spotlight on how ports and railways can work ...
Heavy-Duty Vehicles – What future in Europe’s automotive sector?
The European automotive sector is at a crucial turning point, facing rapid technological advancements and growing competition. To navigate these changes, in January 2025, President von der Leyen launched a ...