ESC Newsletter – 15 September 2025

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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Europe’s 44-Tonne Cross-Border Challenge

A regulatory gap in Europe is creating obstacles for freight transport. Although several EU countries, including France and Belgium, permit 44-tonne trucks on domestic roads, these vehicles are not allowed...

CBAM simplification

The European Parliament approved the simplifications on CBAM on the 10th of September 2025. The Council (Member States) still have to agree on the new (simplified) text.

Main simplifications are...

Unlocking e-fuels for aviation and shipping and clean transport infrastructure

T&E published its recommendations on the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP).

The European Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) is a proposal aimed at mobilising and coordinating investment in the transport...

Why European Shippers’ Council supports the petition for English as a common railway operating language in the TEN-T Core Network

European Shippers' Council (ESC) fully supports Petition No 0411/2025 put forward by Georg Janke, which calls for the introduction of English as a common operating language for communication between train...

European Commission comments the introduction of handling fee for parcels worth less than EUR 150

The introduction of the handling fee in the E-commerce Communication is supposed to cover the increased supervision costs incurred when goods are placed in free circulation in the EU, specifically...

European Shippers’ Council supports the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan

European Shippers’ Council strongly supports the European Commission’s upcoming Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) as a critical step towards building a sustainable, efficient, and future-proof transport system across Europe. A...

Analysis of the Clean Industrial Deal (CID)

The Clean Industrial Deal (CID) represents the EU's strategy to decarbonize industries and promote sustainable practices, focusing on clean transport, green technologies, and circular economy principles. The following is an...

Closure of a State aid procedure without a final decision regarding the HHLA-MSC case

Question for written answer to the Commission by Fabio De Masi (NI, DE)

1. Which provision of the procedural rules regarding state aid (Regulation (EU) 2015/1589) enables the Commission to...

Upcoming events

EU roundtable: How can SMEs get ready for the new UCC?

Nov 11, 2025 03:00 pm

The EU Customs Reform is about to take its final legislative shape, reshaping the customs landscape by abolishing customs declarations, altering stakeholder liabilities, introducing a single customs IT system for ...

Logistics for Europe 2025: Securing Global Supply Chains

Nov 13, 2025 01:30 pm

CLECAT and ESC are pleased to announce the 4th Logistics for Europe conference " SECURING GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS: From Risk Awareness to Resilience" that will take place on 13 November ...

Raw Materials Week 2025

Nov 18, 2025 12:00 am

The Raw Materials Week 2025 will take place from 18 to 20 November in Brussels.

EUMICON is proud to co-organise, together with the European Commission, the 12th Annual High-Level Conference ...

European Silk Road Summit

Nov 19, 2025 12:00 am

About the European Silk Road Summit

While the main route continues to exist, the last couple of years have given room to alternatives, bypasses and new cooperations. Central Europe is ...

Transport Policy

Dec 09, 2025 09:30 am

This high-level event "Transport Policy Conference. How can we accelerate the decarbonisation of the transport sector?" will bring together EU policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to explore how Europe can ...

Overview of the EU-US Trade Deal Unpacked: How to Prepare

Dec 16, 2025 05:30 pm

The Joint Statement on a United States-European Union framework on an agreement on reciprocal, fair, and balanced trade removes some uncertainty for many businesses. However, a 15% tariff still represents ...

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