ESC Newsletter – 15 October 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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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...

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...

Upcoming events

Transport logistic 2025

Jun 02, 2025 12:00 am

The world's leading trade fair for logistics, mobility, IT and supply chain management offers you a comprehensive overview of the latest developments in the industry on 150,000 square meters of ...

Research & Innovation for a competitive green transition

Jun 23, 2025 12:00 am

Taking place as a satellite event of the European Research and Innovation (R&I) Days 2025, the conference "R&I for a Competitive Green Transition" will showcase tangible solutions for Europe’s green ...

Building a sustainable and competitive battery raw materials industry in Europe – How can it be achieved?

Jun 26, 2025 12:30 pm

In its 2019 Green Deal, the EU emphasised the importance of domestic electric vehicle (EV) battery production to achieve the energy transition while fostering a competitive and sustainable battery value ...

Europe’s Bioeconomy Strategy – What are the key opportunities and challenges?

Jun 26, 2025 05:30 pm

Europe’s bioeconomy transforms renewable resources—such as agricultural products, forests, seas, residues, and waste—into food, feed, materials, and energy.

The European Commission is preparing a new Bioeconomy Strategy, set for adoption ...

European Research & Innovation Days 2025

Sep 16, 2025 12:00 am

The European Research & Innovation (R&I) Days 2025 will take place on 16–17 September 2025 at The Square in Brussels. The sixth edition of this flagship event of the European ...

Project Cargo Summit 2025: Beyond MPP!

Sep 17, 2025 12:00 am

The global project cargo industry is changing, volatility is increasing, causing a shift away from traditional multipurpose vessels (MPPs). Now the industry is turning to smart alternatives, from container carriers ...

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