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
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...
Upcoming events
European Ocean Days
The European Ocean Days is a week-long event with a series of dynamic and interconnected sessions focused on key ocean-related themes, all designed to encourage participants to engage across topics ...
RailTech Europe ’26
Where knowledge meets innovation
The 16th edition of RailTech Europe will bring together the international railway industry in the Netherlands on 4 & 5 March 2026. Together we will get ...
Webinar “Consequences for Logistics and Shippers after the Effective Closure of the Strait of Hormuz”
European Shippers' Council is pleased to invite you to the free webinar "Consequences for Logistics and Shippers after the Effective Closure of the Strait of Hormuz".
This webinar will look ...
Alternative Fuels Market Developments in Europe: 2025 Review and Early 2026 Signals – A European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO) Webinar
The European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO) , the European Commission’s central platform for transparent and authoritative data on alternative fuels, vehicle uptake, and infrastructure deployment in Europe, is hosting a ...
Follow up webinar “Consequences for Logistics and Shippers After the Effective Closure of the Strait of Hormuz”
Following the first webinar, which examined the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and their implications for global shipping, logistics networks, and European supply chains, ESC is organising a follow-up ...
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