European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to take action to solve traffic bottlenecks at Brenner Pass
ESC is joining IRU in its call for the European Commission to find a solution to traffic bottlenecks along the Brenner Pass through Austria.
On 3 October, Italy had a...
The Environment Committee adopted its proposals to lower pollutant emissions and set battery durability requirements for passenger cars, vans, buses and trucks
12 October, 2023, the Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) of the European Parliament adopted its position on revamping EU rules for type-approval and market surveillance...
European Commission decides not to extend antitrust block exemption for liner shipping consortia
The European Commission has announced that it will not extend the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation (CBER) beyond April 2024. The CBER allowed container carriers to enjoy more lenient competition rules...
CCNR – Annual Market Observation Report on inland navigation in Europe: 2023 edition
Continuing its long and fruitful collaboration with the European Commission, the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine (CCNR) is delighted to present its 2023 European Inland Navigation Market...
Joint industry statement questions accuracy of ICCT briefing on assessing alleged risks of crediting alternative fuels in Europe’s CO2 standards for trucks and buses
Representing the collaborative voice of the transport, fuel manufacturing, engineering, and energy sectors, several industry associations responded to the recently published briefing by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT)...
Commission welcomes completion of key ‘Fit for 55′ legislation, putting EU on track to exceed 2030 targets
The Commission welcomes the adoption of two final pillars of its ‘Fit for 55' legislative package for delivering the EU's 2030 climate targets. Ahead of the crucial COP28 UN Climate...
Measures to address the growing greenhouse gas emissions
Several key measures to address the growing greenhouse gas emissions from road transport are outlined in the TRAN Committee's opinion. The report has been prepared by Member of the European...
Save-the-date: ESPO Conference 2025
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?
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?
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
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 ...
European Maritime Day 2025
The European Maritime Day (EMD) is the annual event during which Europe’s maritime community meet to network, discuss and outline joint action on maritime affairs and sustainable blue economy.
The ...
Webinar “Trade Wars: Perfect Storm for Companies”
Global trade is typically the domain of specialists. In recent months, however, news about global trade has dominated the mainstream media.
Despite this, it remains difficult for EU exporters to ...