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
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
Transport Research Arena Conference
Transport Research Arena (TRA) is co-organised by the European Commission and is the foremost European transport event that covers all transport modes and all aspects of mobility. It is the ...
SIL Barcelona 2026
SIL -the leading international trade fair for logistics, transport, intralogistics, and supply chain
The Salón Internacional de la Logística de Barcelona (SIL Barcelona), organized by the Consorci de la Zona ...
Mastering 350+ customs-enforced regulations: the future of EU customs professionalism
As the number of customs-enforced regulations continues to grow in both volume and complexity - while simplification remains largely an EU-level ambition - the issue of professionalism in customs has ...
Multimodal 2026. UK Logistics Exhibition
Multimodal is the UK’s leading logistics event. It is the industry's meeting place where cargo owners and shippers network, find ways to improve their supply chains and discover innovative ideas ...
NECTAR Conference: Planning for Urban Mobility Transitions in Times of Uncertainty
In a world increasingly shaped by crises including climate emergency, energy scarcity, geopolitical instability, digital disruption, and public discontent. The role of urban mobility planning is under unprecedented pressure to ...
European Transport Conference 2026
Join Europe's leading annual transport conference and connect with more than 500 researchers, policymakers, consultants and transport professionals from over 30 countries.
Whether you're looking to explore the latest research, ...
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