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
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...
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
Building a sustainable and competitive battery raw materials industry in Europe – How can it be achieved?
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?
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
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!
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 ...
Working Together: Clean Containers and Safe Trade – Symposium on Plant and Biodiversity Protection: Mitigating Risks of Pest Contamination in the International Containerized Supply Chain
The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat in collaboration with the Danish NPPO are supporting the Bureau International des Containers (BIC), the World Shipping Council (WSC) and Danish Shipping in ...
Intermodal Transport Workshop 2025
Intermodal Transport Workshop 2025: Digital Cooperation and Collaborative Planning in Multimodal Supply Chain Operations Based on UN/CEFACT Standards will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, on the 8th-10th of October 2025. ...
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