Improving working conditions for drivers
17th May 2023, Valencia, Spain, transporters and shippers will meet to promote best practices for the treatment of drivers at delivery sites. Following the conference in Algeciras, Spain, 20 April...
European Commission comments on the CO2 emission performance standards for new HDV
The European Commission provided its feedback on the letter that ESC sent together with IRU and Fuels Europe . It concerned the role of carbon neutral fuels and hydrogen internal...
European Year of Skills to reduce bus and truck driver shortages
The focus of this year’s Europe Day on reskilling and upskilling, young people, and third-country skilled workers is in response to the EU’s shortage of skilled labour .
In the...
Improvements needed for Intercontinental Combined Transport
The International Union for Road-Rail Combined Transport (UIRR) has published a press release on their webinar held on 3 May 2023 about intercontinental transport performed in the context of the...
EP for a modal shift to sustainable transport in cities
The EP resolution on Tuesday, 9 May 2023 , on the new EU urban mobility framework, adopted by 485 votes to 31, and 113 abstentions on Tuesday, stresses that urban...
European Court of Auditors: first EU audit on road safety launched
In 2022, more than 20,000 people were killed in road accidents in the EU, a 3% increase on 2021 as traffic levels recovered after the pandemic. Reason enough for auditors...
ESC submits an official complaint regarding recent blockages on French waterways
Following the ESC and EBU letter to the European Commission regarding the infringement of free movement of goods on the river Rhine and French waterways, the EC advised the two...
Joint event on synergy projects in transport, energy, and digital networks
Amsterdam, 11-12 May, 2023 , the joint event of the North Sea - Baltic, North Sea - Mediterranean and Rhine - Alpine Corridors will focus on synergies between transport, energy,...
Swiss subsidies needed to compensate for losses of combined transport volumes
Swiss intermodal operator Hupac is calling on the Swiss government to temporarily suspend the annual reduction of subsidies for combined transport until the economic crisis is over . In the...
Full electrification of EU railways by 2050 cannot be achieved
The European Association of Rail Rolling Stock Lessor (EARRL), said that full electrification of the EU railways by 2050 cannot be achieved . They presented a roadmap on what other...
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 ...
RTC conference on results from road transport research
Going on its 9th edition, the RTR Conference is a unique entry point into the achievements of EU-funded projects in road transport. Once again this year, participants will learn about ...
Navigating 42 and other customs procedures in EU member states
Widespread differences in customs formalities across EU Member States mean that companies operating in multiple jurisdictions often have to manage operations on a country-by-country basis. During this roundtable, we will ...
European Ocean Days
The European Ocean Days is a week-long event with a series of dynamic and interconnected sessions focused on key ocean-related themes, all designed to encourage participants to engage across topics ...
RailTech Europe ’26
Where knowledge meets innovation
The 16th edition of RailTech Europe will bring together the international railway industry in the Netherlands on 4 & 5 March 2026. Together we will get ...
Webinar “Consequences for Logistics and Shippers after the Effective Closure of the Strait of Hormuz”
European Shippers' Council is pleased to invite you to the free webinar "Consequences for Logistics and Shippers after the Effective Closure of the Strait of Hormuz".
This webinar will look ...