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

Europe’s Bioeconomy Strategy – What are the key opportunities and challenges?

Jun 26, 2025 05:30 pm

Europe’s bioeconomy transforms renewable resources—such as agricultural products, forests, seas, residues, and waste—into food, feed, materials, and energy.

The European Commission is preparing a new Bioeconomy Strategy, set for adoption ...

European Research & Innovation Days 2025

Sep 16, 2025 12:00 am

The European Research & Innovation (R&I) Days 2025 will take place on 16–17 September 2025 at The Square in Brussels. The sixth edition of this flagship event of the European ...

Project Cargo Summit 2025: Beyond MPP!

Sep 17, 2025 12:00 am

The global project cargo industry is changing, volatility is increasing, causing a shift away from traditional multipurpose vessels (MPPs). Now the industry is turning to smart alternatives, from container carriers ...

Working Together: Clean Containers and Safe Trade – Symposium on Plant and Biodiversity Protection: Mitigating Risks of Pest Contamination in the International Containerized Supply Chain

Oct 07, 2025 12:00 am

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat in collaboration with the Danish NPPO are supporting the Bureau International des Containers (BIC), the World Shipping Council (WSC) and Danish Shipping in ...

Intermodal Transport Workshop 2025

Oct 08, 2025 12:00 am

Intermodal Transport Workshop 2025: Digital Cooperation and Collaborative Planning in Multimodal Supply Chain Operations Based on UN/CEFACT Standards will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, on the 8th-10th of October 2025. ...

Transport & Logistics Antwerp 2025

Oct 14, 2025 12:00 am

Discover the largest event in the transport and logistics industry, featuring 300 exhibitors, 75 speakers, and 3 days of seminars. Experience innovative pavilions, demo zones, and networking opportunities. Explore the ...

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