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
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...
Upcoming events
EU roundtable: How can SMEs get ready for the new UCC?
The EU Customs Reform is about to take its final legislative shape, reshaping the customs landscape by abolishing customs declarations, altering stakeholder liabilities, introducing a single customs IT system for ...
Logistics for Europe 2025: Securing Global Supply Chains
CLECAT and ESC are pleased to announce the 4th Logistics for Europe conference " SECURING GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS: From Risk Awareness to Resilience" that will take place on 13 November ...
Raw Materials Week 2025
The Raw Materials Week 2025 will take place from 18 to 20 November in Brussels.
EUMICON is proud to co-organise, together with the European Commission, the 12th Annual High-Level Conference ...
European Silk Road Summit
About the European Silk Road Summit
While the main route continues to exist, the last couple of years have given room to alternatives, bypasses and new cooperations. Central Europe is ...
Transport Policy
This high-level event "Transport Policy Conference. How can we accelerate the decarbonisation of the transport sector?" will bring together EU policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to explore how Europe can ...
Overview of the EU-US Trade Deal Unpacked: How to Prepare
The Joint Statement on a United States-European Union framework on an agreement on reciprocal, fair, and balanced trade removes some uncertainty for many businesses. However, a 15% tariff still represents ...
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