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

Heavy-Duty Vehicles – What future in Europe’s automotive sector?

Apr 10, 2025 06:00 pm

The European automotive sector is at a crucial turning point, facing rapid technological advancements and growing competition. To navigate these changes, in January 2025, President von der Leyen launched a ...

AUTOSUP webinar on EU policy fostering multimodal freight transport

Apr 28, 2025 01:00 pm

AUTOSUP  is a European-funded project defining the transition path for transforming SC nodes such as ports and intermodal hubs into seamlessly operating multimodal automatic freight transport platforms.

In AUTOSUP, the ...

Save-the-date: ESPO Conference 2025

May 08, 2025 12:00 am

The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) is pleased to invite you to the 21st edition of the ESPO Conference, taking place on 8-9 May, hosted by the Port of Thessaloniki. ...

Heavy-Duty Vehicles – What future in Europe’s automotive sector?

May 13, 2025 12:00 pm

The European automotive sector is at a crucial turning point, facing rapid technological advancements and growing competition. To navigate these changes, in January 2025, President von der Leyen launched a ...

The omnibus package – What implications for the EU’s sustainability credentials and European manufacturers?

May 19, 2025 02:30 pm

In February 2025, the European Commission launched an omnibus initiative to reduce administrative burdens on businesses, and provide more harmonisation within the European market. It also aims to make EU ...

ITF 2025 Summit on Transport Resilience to Global Shocks

May 21, 2025 12:00 am

The ITF 2025 Summit on  Transport Resilience to Global Shocks  will take place from 21 to 23 May in Leipzig, Germany, under the ITF Presidency of Chile.

The ITF Annual ...

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