ESC Newsletter – 15 March 2024

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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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

International Conference on Logistics & Transport (ICTL 2024)

Nov 18, 2024 12:00 am

The ICTL theme for this year's event is " Supply Chain Management: Re-Imagined, Enabling Connectivity With Physical Internet ". Discover how this transformative approach empowers businesses to seamlessly connect with ...

Logistics for Europe 2024: Rethinking Supply Chains

Nov 19, 2024 02:00 pm

In the face of rapidly evolving global markets and increasing international competition, the European Union must rethink its supply chain strategies to enhance competitiveness and drive future growth. Technological advancements ...

The 17th European Customs Conference

Nov 20, 2024 12:00 am

The 17th European Customs Conference will take place in Marseille on 20-21 November 2024 . Since 1991, the European Customs Conference organised by ODASCE has provided a platform for businesses and ...

European Silk Road Summit 2024

Nov 27, 2024 12:00 am

At the European Silk Road Summit 2024 we will focus on the position of Central Europe. Below you will find the preliminary programme.

27 November

13.30 – 18.00 Site Tour ...

Logistics & Automation 2024

Nov 27, 2024 12:00 am

As every year, we seek to surpass ourselves, and this could be the main reason why you should visit this 13th edition of L&A, which this year brings with it, ...

EP INTA public hearing on trade and the Draghi report

Dec 03, 2024 02:30 pm

On Tuesday, 3 December 2024, between 14:30 and 16:30, INTA will organise a public hearing on “The Draghi report: competitiveness and economic security from a trade angle”. Speakers from the ...

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