Exploring VITAL-5G: “Vertical Innovations in Transport And Logistics over 5G experimentation facilities”
31 May 2024, European Shippers' Council together with the VITAL-5G project partners are organising a webinar about the use of 5G technology in logistics and transport. The webinar is dedicated...
Rail transport: short-term support essential on Track Access Charges
Proposed hikes to Track Access Charges (TACs) throughout many European countries have the potential to totally undermine Europe’s modal shift objectives. Planned increases in TACs in Sweden, Germany and Portugal...
Electric cars: EU needs 8 times more charging points per year by 2030 to meet CO2 targets
29 April 2024, a new European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) report reveals an alarming gap between the current availability of public charging points for electric cars in the EU and...
Gofried Smit moderates ‘Port of Ravenna event’, at the representation of Emilia-Romagna to the EU
The Port of Ravenna, situated in the heart of the Emilia-Romagna Region, is a symbol of progressive logistics and sustainable freight practices. Organised by the Port of Ravenna Authority in...
ESC webinar “The State of Play of the EU Customs Reform”
24 May 2024, ESC is organising a webinar to explain the proposal of the European Commission on EU customs and inform about the discussion in the European Council.
The discussion...
Report “Much more than a market”
18 April 2024, during the European Council meeting, President of the Jacques Delors Institute Enrico Letta presented the high-level report entitled ‘Much more than a market’. The European Council welcomed...
Tackling Europe’s driver shortage: collaborative solutions for a sustainable transport industry
During the ESC 2-day transport councils' meeting in April 2024, ESC members together with the representatives from the European Commission and other stakeholders discussed the most urgent issues. One of...
Dutch case: cooperation of customs, police, and public prosecution service in combating drag smuggling
Customs, the police, and the Public Prosecution Service in the Netherlands are joining forces to prevent the export of drugs via letters and mail packages. A lot of outgoing drug smuggling...
Review of Carbon Leakage Risks of CBAM Export Goods
The European Roundtable on Climate Change and Sustainable Transition (ERCST), an independent think-tank based in Brussels, published a report on CBAM regulation: "Review of Carbon Leakage Risks of CBAM Export...
RailTech Europe ’26
Where knowledge meets innovation
The 16th edition of RailTech Europe will bring together the international railway industry in the Netherlands on 4 & 5 March 2026. Together we will get ...
Webinar “Consequences for Logistics and Shippers after the Effective Closure of the Strait of Hormuz”
European Shippers' Council is pleased to invite you to the free webinar "Consequences for Logistics and Shippers after the Effective Closure of the Strait of Hormuz".
This webinar will look ...
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 ...