ESC Newsletter – 30 June 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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EU customs: Council agrees position on key features for a more modern, efficient and secure framework

27 June 2025, the Council agreed on a partial negotiating mandate on a fundamental reform of the EU customs framework. The overhaul will give customs authorities across the EU a...

Commission proposes to exempt zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles from road tolls until 2031

To stimulate and support the competitiveness of sustainable road transport, the European Commission is proposing to exempt zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles from road tolls and user charges.

As pledged in its...

Co-legislators agree on upgrading river information services

26 June 2025, Council and Parliament have found a political agreement on an update of a 2005 directive on river information services. This agreement sets an important step towards a...

Goods barometer rises as imports surge in first quarter ahead of expected tariff hikes

Global goods trade posted a strong uptick in early 2025 driven by importers frontloading purchases ahead of anticipated higher tariffs; however, weakening export orders suggest that this momentum may not...

Towards greener, smarter, and more efficient port operations: Port Call Optimization Network

The Port Call Optimization Network (PCO Network) brings together a diverse range of stakeholders, including ports, terminals, shipping lines, nautical and ship service providers, and project consortia.

United by a...

Launch of the International Alliance for the Pilot Test of the +FIRRST System

19 June 2025, Barcelona, Spain – The International Alliance for the pilot test of the +FIRRST system (Fast, Flexible, Integrated Rail-Road System of Transport) was officially launched during SIL Barcelona...

Simplification: Council agrees position to ‘stop-the-clock’ on due diligence rules for batteries

Member states’ representatives (Coreper) approved today the Council’s position on one of the Commission’s proposals to simplify EU rules and thus boost EU competitiveness in the field of batteries. The...

2nd AUTOSUP webinar successful

ESC and ALICE have now successfully held the second AUTOSUP webinar on " How can we protect our critical (port) infrastructure to enable safe logistics and trade? ". There were...

Upcoming events

European Research & Innovation Days 2025

Sep 16, 2025 12:00 am

The European Research & Innovation (R&I) Days 2025 will take place on 16–17 September 2025 at The Square in Brussels. The sixth edition of this flagship event of the European ...

Project Cargo Summit 2025: Beyond MPP!

Sep 17, 2025 12:00 am

The global project cargo industry is changing, volatility is increasing, causing a shift away from traditional multipurpose vessels (MPPs). Now the industry is turning to smart alternatives, from container carriers ...

Working Together: Clean Containers and Safe Trade – Symposium on Plant and Biodiversity Protection: Mitigating Risks of Pest Contamination in the International Containerized Supply Chain

Oct 07, 2025 12:00 am

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat in collaboration with the Danish NPPO are supporting the Bureau International des Containers (BIC), the World Shipping Council (WSC) and Danish Shipping in ...

Intermodal Transport Workshop 2025

Oct 08, 2025 12:00 am

Intermodal Transport Workshop 2025: Digital Cooperation and Collaborative Planning in Multimodal Supply Chain Operations Based on UN/CEFACT Standards will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, on the 8th-10th of October 2025. ...

Transport & Logistics Antwerp 2025

Oct 14, 2025 12:00 am

Discover the largest event in the transport and logistics industry, featuring 300 exhibitors, 75 speakers, and 3 days of seminars. Experience innovative pavilions, demo zones, and networking opportunities. Explore the ...

Military Mobility: Operational Challenges and Readiness

Oct 14, 2025 08:00 am

The European Logistics Platform (ELP) is delighted to invite you to a debate 

Tuesday, 14 October 2025
08:00 - 09:30
at the Members’ Salon of the European Parliament
Rue Wiertz 60, 1047 Brussels ...

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