ESC Newsletter – 28 February 2025

Preface

Here is the next edition of our bi-weekly newsletter, containing a selection of the most relevant news and events in the field of transport & logistics from the shippers' perspective.

Latest news

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EC consultation: EU’s next long-term budget (MFF) – implementing EU funding with Member States and regions

The current multiannual financial framework (MFF) — the EU's long-term budget - runs until the end of 2027. In 2025, the Commission will put forward comprehensive proposals for the post-2027...

Polish Presidency: 14 Rail Directors Meeting

Warsaw, 5 March 2025, a Rail Directors meeting will take place to provide an up-to-date overview of the situation in the railway field in Europe in terms of both legislation...

Grain Logistica International Conference

10 March 2025, Belgrade, Serbia, ESC Secretary General Godfried Smit will make a keynote speech at the Grain Logistica International Conference.

The aim of the conference is to address the...

Omnibus Package: European Commission Simplifies Responsible Business Laws

On February 26th , the European Commission unveiled a series of proposals designed to reduce the regulatory burden associated with sustainability laws within supply chains, collectively known as the Omnibus...

ESC welcomes the Clean Industrial Deal

European Shippers' Council in Favour of the European Commission’s Green Growth Strategy

 European Shippers' Council (ESC) has expressed its support for the European Commission’s ambitious plan to link greening with...

Transport MEPs scrutinise key 2025 EU transport initiatives

More funds for military mobility, EU’s automotive industry and rail, were some of the Transport Committee MEPs demands addressed to Commissioner Tzitzikostas on 19 February 2025.

In a first debate...

EU awards €7.8 million to develop next-generation power systems for green shipping

Today's shipping fleet is responsible for significant emissions, and relies on heavy power systems not designed for renewable energy. Funded by the EU's Horizon Europe programme, the STEESMAT project aims...

Upcoming events

LogiMAT 2025 – Shaping Change Together

Mar 11, 2025 12:00 am

LogiMAT, the International Trade Show for Intralogistics Solutions and Process Management, sets new standards as the biggest annual intralogistics exhibition in Europe. This is the leading international trade fair that ...

Smart Freight Week 2025

Mar 18, 2025 12:00 am

Smart Freight Week  is an annual flagship event dedicated to advancing global freight decarbonization through industry-wide collaboration. Following the success of previous editions, Smart Freight Week 2025 will take place ...

European Shipping Summit 2025

Mar 19, 2025 12:00 am

The European Shipping Summit 2025 will take place on the 19-20 March 2025 at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts in Brussels. This two-day event promises to be an exciting ...

EU Customs Reform: Industry Challenges and Solutions

Mar 26, 2025 04:00 pm

Members from across the European Parliament, Permanent Representatives, the European Commission and stakeholders will join to listen to testimonies and experiences from European businesses and logistics service providers on their ...

ALICE Brokerage Event

Apr 02, 2025 12:00 am

The ALICE Brokerage Event 2025 will take place on 2–3 April 2025 at the Tangla Hotel, Brussels. This annual in-person event is designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing ...

RailFreight Summit 2025

Apr 08, 2025 12:00 am

RailFreight Summit ‘25 is coming back to Poland on 8-9 April 2025 for its 8th edition, this time in Gdańsk, with a spotlight on how ports and railways can work ...

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