ESC Newsletter – 15 September 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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Life-cycle assessment interactive comparator for heavy-duty vehicles

The Concawe GHG comparator publishes a life-cycle assessment of greenhouse gas emissions from 5 different heavy-duty vehicle types in real-world conditions.

One could argue, what, another comparator? aren’t there already...

Cargo iQ: how does quality measuring function?

Cargo iQ members developed a system of shipment planning and performance monitoring for air cargo based on common business processes and milestones. As part of that system, the Master Operating...

Call for better CO2 regulation to safeguard the good functioning of mobility networks and logistics chains

Representing the automotive supply and road transport sectors, CLEPA and IRU have addressed a letter to Members of the European Parliament calling for their support in preserving essential technology options...

Spanish Presidency: informal ministerial meeting on transport

On 22 September, the informal ministerial meeting on Transport will take place in Barcelona.

The work sessions in Barcelona aim to continue moving together towards more accessible and efficient transport...

International agreements: carriage of freight by road

Please find here the Information relating to the entry into force of the Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova on the carriage of freight by road....

How Ship Decarbonization Relates to Digital Twinning

In an era defined by technological innovation, the maritime industry is not far behind. One of the latest and most promising advancements to set sail is the concept of “ship...

RECIPROCITY Mobility Assembly in Regensburg – Last Event

The RECIPROCITY project will host the last Mobility Assembly, set to take place on the 28th and 29th of September 2023, in the Regensburg, Germany. This assembly not only marks...

Have your say on the EC draft act on the European maritime single window environment – Specifications for the harmonised reporting interface module

The European Commission calls for feedback on draft act on European maritime single window environment – Specifications for the harmonised reporting interface module.

This initiative lays down functional and technical...

Upcoming events

Strategies and tools for sustainable and resilient intermodal transport networks

Jul 04, 2024 09:00 am
Multimodality and intermodality plays an important role in minimising the impact of them, understanding this ecosystem, making it transparent and mastering it will lead to a better use of the ...

Webinar: Fuel Prices: Understanding Future Dynamics

Aug 28, 2024 02:00 pm

With road transport entering the EU Emissions Trading System in 2027, vastly different national taxes, and crude oil prices remaining highly volatile, understanding how fuel prices will evolve in the ...

5th International Ship Autonomy and Sustainability Summit

Sep 02, 2024 12:00 am

The Summit will shed new light on autonomy in shipping, and address what is really meant by MASS (Maritime Autonomous Ships and Shipping). 

What kind of autonomy is in demand? And ...

The Reuters Events: Sustainable Road Transport Europe

Sep 03, 2024 12:00 am

The key stakeholders in the road freight sector must be aligned in strategy and outlook in order to accelerate the sector’s transition and enable operators to make the investments needed. ...

ELP Summit: Logistics in Time of Transition

Sep 11, 2024 03:30 pm

On 11 September 2024 , the European Logistics Platform (ELP) organises its first major event of the new European Parliament term at the Residence Palace, Brussels. Titled "Logistics in Times ...

ESC webinar “Resilience in the supply chain: bouncing back stronger after unexpected disruptions”

Sep 13, 2024 11:00 am

Organisations aiming for a resilient supply chain should adopt strategies that not only prepare them for unexpected disruptions but also enable them to emerge stronger from such challenges. The European ...

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