Stricter air and water pollution limits for shipping in the Mediterranean Sea
Sulphur oxide emissions in the EU have decreased by approximately 70% since 2014, primarily due to the establishment of an Emission Control Area in Northern Europe.
Cleaner air and water...
ESC & ALICE organised 1st AUTOSUP webinar
ESC and ALICE have successfully organised the first AUTOSUP webinar on " How can EU policy foster collaboration and data sharing in multimodal freight transport? ". There were six speakers...
Thirty years of WTO accessions
Since its establishment on 1 January 1995 to oversee the multilateral trade agreements negotiated by its 128 original members, the WTO has seen an ongoing expansion of its membership and...
Updates on CBAM, as part of the Omnibus Simplification Package
The European Commission has recently proposed updates to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) as part of its Omnibus Simplification Package. The goal of these changes is to reduce the...
Europe Needs Smart Customs Reform to Maintain its Security and Competitiveness
Geopolitical and global economic challenges have underlined the imperative for Europe to enhance both its competitiveness and its security. With 90% of the EU’s external trade carried by sea it...
Panel established to review EU duties on battery electric vehicles from China
The Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) of the World Trade Organization agreed at its meeting on 25 April 2025 to a request from China for the establishment of a panel to...
Commission strengthens the EU Mandatory Ship Reporting Systems
The European Commission has adopted a crucial measure to enhance maritime safety and environmental protection around the EU’s coasts. The amendment to the Vessel Monitoring Directive (2022/59/EC) introduces a new...
Selection procedure of European TEN-T Coordinators
The European Commission is launching the procedure for the selection of European TEN-T coordinators for the following three European Transport Corridors:
- Atlantic Corridor
- Baltic Sea - Black Sea - Aegean...
Polish EU Council Presidency proposes expanded due diligence requirements in Omnibus directive
The Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union has submitted its first draft compromise on the Omnibus Directive, which amends the existing frameworks for corporate sustainability due diligence...
Save-the-date: ESPO Conference 2025
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) is pleased to invite you to the 21st edition of the ESPO Conference, taking place on 8-9 May, hosted by the Port of Thessaloniki. ...
Heavy-Duty Vehicles – What future in Europe’s automotive sector?
The European automotive sector is at a crucial turning point, facing rapid technological advancements and growing competition. To navigate these changes, in January 2025, President von der Leyen launched a ...
The omnibus package – What implications for the EU’s sustainability credentials and European manufacturers?
In February 2025, the European Commission launched an omnibus initiative to reduce administrative burdens on businesses, and provide more harmonisation within the European market. It also aims to make EU ...
ITF 2025 Summit on Transport Resilience to Global Shocks
The ITF 2025 Summit on Transport Resilience to Global Shocks will take place from 21 to 23 May in Leipzig, Germany, under the ITF Presidency of Chile.
The ITF Annual ...
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 ...