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

EU Transport Day at COP28

Dec 06, 2023 12:00 am

From 30 November to 12 December 2023, the world will come together for the next round of climate negotiations at COP28 in Dubai, UAE.

In the margins of the conference, ...

Fleet Electrification in Europe

Dec 06, 2023 09:00 am

Fleet Electrification in Europe is a conference organised by Global Mass Transit in the Amsterdam Marriott Hotel on 6-7 December 2023 .

The mission of the conference is to discuss ...

China Sustainable Biofuels Summit 2023

Dec 07, 2023 12:00 am

The  China Sustainable Fuel Summit  will take place on 7–8 December 2023 in Shanghai, China, in person and online.

This event will bring together sustainable fuel experts to discuss key ...

ENTRANCE Webinar: Alternative fuels-related solutions to decarbonize maritime transportation sector

Dec 11, 2023 11:00 am

ENTRANCE in collaboration with Inland Waterway Transport (IWT), analysed the challenges of the maritime stakeholders to decarbonise maritime transport. The analysis focused on decarbonization solutions that allow a reduction of ...

Decarbonising shipping – what role can climate labels play?

Dec 12, 2023 09:30 am

While maritime transport plays an essential role in the EU economy and is one of the most energy-efficient modes of transport, it is also a large and growing source of ...

IRU Webinar on driver shortage

Dec 12, 2023 04:00 pm

The trucking industry is facing a shortage of drivers.

Why? One reason is that the life of a truck driver can be challenging, with long hours, inadequate facilities, and diverse ...

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