ESC Newsletter – 15 November 2023

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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Regulation: neighbouring container transhipment ports according to the ETS Directive

At the end of October the European Commission published the Implementing Regulation identifying neighbouring container transhipment ports according to the ETS Directive. The list remains unchanged compared to the previous...

Low Water Challenges in Rhine Navigation

Inland waterway transport along the Rhine has been an essential part of Europe’s logistics framework for decades. However, the recent challenges posed by low water events have prompted the Central...

Euro 7: MEPs on new rules to reduce road transport emissions for passenger cars, vans, buses and trucks.

9 November 2023, the European Parliament adopted its negotiating position on revamping EU rules for type-approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles (Euro 7) with 329 votes in favour, 230...

G7: Trade Ministers’ statement

The G7 Trade Ministers' statement following their meeting in Osaka-Sakai, which took place on 29 October 2023, covers the following issues:
 
• Reforming the WTO and Supporting a Successful...

Revision of Combined Transport Directive: feedback period is open

The Combined Transport Directive supports the shift from road freight to lower emission transport modes such as inland waterways, maritime transport, and rail.

In light of the European Green Deal’s...

Commission adopts new proposal on combining transport modes for more sustainable freight

7 November 2023, the EC proposal on combined transport aims to make freight transport more sustainable by improving the competitiveness of intermodal freight – the transportation of goods using two...

Taking Zero-Emission Long-Haul Freight Transport in Europe to the next level – ZEFES

25 October 2023, the Stakeholder Group Symposium of ZEFES took place in Santa Oliva, Spain.

ZEFES is a 3,5-year project aiming to deploy 9 different long-haul truck configurations (BEV and...

Upcoming events

ICT&Logistiek 2024

Nov 05, 2024 12:00 am

ICT&Logistiek is the meeting place for tech­no­lo­gic­al innovation within the logistics sector. Discover innovative solutions from 300+ exhibitors, be inspired by 200 speakers, learn all about the latest trends and ...

Intermodal Europe 2024

Nov 12, 2024 12:00 am

Every year, the intermodal industry gathers at Intermodal Europe for three exciting, dynamic, and productive days. Thousands of individuals from across the container market and beyond come together to meet, ...

Logistik & Transport 2024

Nov 14, 2024 12:00 am

This is the Nordic region’s leading conference and trade fair on the future of logistics and transport solutions. It brings together decision-makers from several branches of the industry for skills ...

International Conference on Logistics & Transport (ICTL 2024)

Nov 18, 2024 12:00 am

The ICTL theme for this year's event is " Supply Chain Management: Re-Imagined, Enabling Connectivity With Physical Internet ". Discover how this transformative approach empowers businesses to seamlessly connect with ...

Logistics for Europe 2024: Rethinking Supply Chains

Nov 19, 2024 02:00 pm

In the face of rapidly evolving global markets and increasing international competition, the European Union must rethink its supply chain strategies to enhance competitiveness and drive future growth. Technological advancements ...

The 17th European Customs Conference

Nov 20, 2024 12:00 am

The 17th European Customs Conference will take place in Marseille on 20-21 November 2024 . Since 1991, the European Customs Conference organised by ODASCE has provided a platform for businesses and ...

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