EU Transport: the rationale for modal shift policy in the era of zero-emission trucks
The ACEA study reassesses the relevance of EU modal shift policies in the context of a rapidly evolving freight transport system shaped by technological change. It argues that, with the...
Fuel price volatility: why clear fuel clauses matter for shippers
Geopolitical developments continue to create volatility in global energy markets. Conflicts, regional instability, and disruptions to energy supply chains can quickly translate into rising oil prices. As a result, fuel...
Report. Challenges and Best Practices for Urban Freight Transport
The European Commission published a report addressing how freight operators access European cities under evolving urban mobility policies and how access regulations interact with the transition to low- and zero-emission...
Social Climate Fund: supporting micro-enterprises
The Social Climate Fund is a new EU fund that will help make the green transition fair and inclusive.
A new Emissions Trading System (ETS2) will be introduced in 2027....
EU Ports Strategy for Cargo Owners
The EU Ports Strategy matters to shippers because ports are not just transfer points: they are critical to the reliability, cost, security, and sustainability of European supply chains. The strategy...
Heightened Uncertainty in the Middle East: ESC Recommendations for Shippers
11.03.2026. Update on recommendation for shippers. Sea Freight:
- Consider shipping by sea to ports in Oman or along the Red Sea, followed by onward transport by rail or truck to...
Commission proposes Industrial Accelerator Act
4 March 2026, the European Commission adopted a legislative proposal to increase demand for low-carbon, European-made technologies and products. The Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) will boost manufacturing, grow businesses, and...
2040 climate target: Council gives final green light
5 March 2026, the Council formally adopted the amended European climate law, introducing a binding intermediate climate target, for 2040, of a 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions...
Alternative Fuels Market Developments in Europe: 2025 Review and Early 2026 Signals – A European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO) Webinar
The European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO) , the European Commission’s central platform for transparent and authoritative data on alternative fuels, vehicle uptake, and infrastructure deployment in Europe, is hosting a ...
Follow up webinar “Consequences for Logistics and Shippers After the Effective Closure of the Strait of Hormuz”
Following the first webinar, which examined the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and their implications for global shipping, logistics networks, and European supply chains, ESC is organising a follow-up ...
Webinar. EU, UK, and EFTA road freight: market forces, performance and 2031 forecast
Join the IRU 45-minute webinar to explore the latest road freight performance from the EU, the UK and EFTA countries, IRU’s 2031 forecast, and the key insights needed to anticipate ...
ESPORG Webinar: Financing Opportunities in Safe and Secure Parking Areas
Join ESPORG for a practical public webinar exploring how to build financially sound safe and secure parking projects. Led by Frédéric Maas and featuring contributions from experienced professionals in the ...
ESPO Conference – Gdańsk
On 7 and 8 May, the European Sea Ports Organisation is holding its Annual Conference in Gdańsk. Under the central theme “Competitiveness as a driver of resilience”, the ESPO Conference ...