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...
European Research & Innovation Days 2025
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!
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 ...
Transport & Logistics Antwerp 2025
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 ...
European Silk Road Summit
About the European Silk Road Summit
While the main route continues to exist, the last couple of years have given room to alternatives, bypasses and new cooperations. Central Europe is ...