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

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 ...

Military Mobility: Operational Challenges and Readiness

Oct 14, 2025 08:00 am

The European Logistics Platform (ELP) is delighted to invite you to a debate 

Tuesday, 14 October 2025
08:00 - 09:30
at the Members’ Salon of the European Parliament
Rue Wiertz 60, 1047 Brussels ...

EU roundtable: How can SMEs get ready for the new UCC?

Nov 11, 2025 03:00 pm

The EU Customs Reform is about to take its final legislative shape, reshaping the customs landscape by abolishing customs declarations, altering stakeholder liabilities, introducing a single customs IT system for ...

Logistics for Europe 2025: Securing Global Supply Chains

Nov 13, 2025 01:30 pm

CLECAT and ESC are pleased to announce the 4th Logistics for Europe conference " SECURING GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS: From Risk Awareness to Resilience" that will take place on 13 November ...

Raw Materials Week 2025

Nov 18, 2025 12:00 am

The Raw Materials Week 2025 will take place from 18 to 20 November in Brussels.

EUMICON is proud to co-organise, together with the European Commission, the 12th Annual High-Level Conference ...

European Silk Road Summit

Nov 19, 2025 12:00 am

About the European Silk Road Summit

While the main route continues to exist, the last couple of years have given room to alternatives, bypasses and new cooperations. Central Europe is ...

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