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

European Transport Conference 2026

Sep 09, 2026 12:00 am

Join Europe's leading annual transport conference and connect with more than 500 researchers, policymakers, consultants and transport professionals from over 30 countries.

Whether you're looking to explore the latest research, ...

Port of the Future Week

Sep 15, 2026 12:00 am

Port of the Future Week brings together three days of groundbreaking innovations in autonomous and sustainable technology in port environments, featuring live demos, showcases, expert insights, and international collaboration. From ...

InnoTrans 2026

Sep 22, 2026 12:00 am

International Trade Faire for Transport Technology will take place in Berlin on 22-25 September 2026.

Sub-divided into the five trade fair segments Railway Technology, Railway Infrastructure, Public Transport, Interiors and ...

Connecting Europe Days

Sep 28, 2026 12:00 am

Connecting Europe Days will bring together politicians, financial institutions, industry representatives, transport stakeholders and the European Commission to discuss concrete measures and exchange good practices on creating a competitive, resilient, ...

Transport Policy Conference 2026

Sep 30, 2026 09:30 am

The EU’s push to decarbonise transport is accelerating, with new rules on CO2 standards, clean fuels, batteries, and infrastructure set to reshape the sector in the coming years. While these ...

ALICE Logistics Innovation Summit 2026

Nov 17, 2026 12:00 am

The next edition of the ALICE Logistics Innovation Summit 2026 will once again bring together logistics and supply chain stakeholders from across Europe to engage in discussions on innovation, sustainability, ...

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