ESC Newsletter – 15 May 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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ESC to speak at SIL Barcelona

SIL is the Leading Trade Fair for Logistics, Transport, Intralogistics and Supply Chain in Southern Europe, held annually in Barcelona. It is a key event for the logistics industry, offering...

Austria’s north-south road corridor blockages are illegal, confirms EU

The European Commission has released its official response to a complaint by the Italian government, clearly outlining several breaches of EU law by Austria. As repeatedly stated by the commercial...

New customs checks on medium-risk goods entering the UK: the fees will cost UK firms £330 million a year

The government is forecasting that new customs checks on medium-risk goods entering the UK have come into force, with the government forecasting the fees will cost UK firms £330 million...

New legislation agreed to increase zero emissions trucks on European roads

13 May 2024, the European Commission welcomes the final adoption by the EU Member States of the revised regulation on CO2 emission standards for new heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) entering the...

ESC to speak at the Mediterranean Ports and Logistics 2024

European Shippers' Council will speak at the 11th Mediterranean Ports and Logistics 2024 Exhibition and Conference hosted by the Port Network Authority of the Eastern Adriatic Sea and their Strategic...

European Commission – Management Plans 2024

The European Commission has published the management plans for their departments. Each year, the Commission's departments define their main actions for the year ahead, and how these will contribute to...

CCNR: new report on European inland navigation

The Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR) in partnership with the European Commission published a new report on European inland navigation.

Transport demand saw a downward trend...

Upcoming events

Global Supply Chain Forum 2024

May 21, 2024 12:00 am

The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Government of Barbados will organize the first Global Supply Chain Forum in Barbados from 21 to 24 May 2024. ...

polisMOBILITY Conference

May 22, 2024 12:00 am

The polisMOBILITY Conference provides valuable input towards a sustainable and successful transport transition in our cities and regions. It acts as a gathering place for stakeholders from the economy, local ...

The State of Play of the EU Customs Reform

May 24, 2024 02:00 pm

Explaining the proposal of the European Commission and informing about the discussions in the European Council

The discussion on EU Customs reform covers several critical aspects, including harmonising knowledge, implementing ...

Mediterranean Ports and Logistics 2024

May 28, 2024 12:00 am

The 11th Mediterranean Ports and Logistics 2024 Exhibition and Conference hosted by the Port Network Authority of the Eastern Adriatic Sea and their Strategic Partner HHLA PLT Italy takes place ...

2024 State of the European Hydrogen Market Report – Launch Event (Public Event)

May 30, 2024 03:00 pm

This is the launch event of the 2024 State of the EU Hydrogen Market Report. During this event the report will be presented by the authors and discussed by commentators. ...

Exploring VITAL-5G project

May 31, 2024 10:30 am

31 May 2024, European Shippers' Council together with the VITAL-5G project partners are organising a webinar about the use of 5G technology in logistics and transport. The webinar is dedicated ...

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