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...
European Maritime Day 2025
The European Maritime Day (EMD) is the annual event during which Europe’s maritime community meet to network, discuss and outline joint action on maritime affairs and sustainable blue economy.
The ...
Webinar “Trade Wars: Perfect Storm for Companies”
Global trade is typically the domain of specialists. In recent months, however, news about global trade has dominated the mainstream media.
Despite this, it remains difficult for EU exporters to ...