ESC Newsletter – 30 November 2023

Preface

Here is the next edition of our bi-weekly newsletter, containing a selection of the most relevant news, information, and events in the field of transport & logistics from the shippers' perspective. It is published in the middle and at the end of the month and contains an overview of all posts within the respective reporting period. For more regular news, please visit our website frequently, as we are writing news posts regularly.

The newsletter provides an overview of recent posts (news, press releases, regulations, and reports) as well as an overview of upcoming events (conferences, workshops, and meetings). For our members, we also provide more information on ESC meetings, projects, and activities.

To identify the topics of the news posts easier, you will find the topics indicated on the images assigned to each post. If you click on them, you will get an overview of all news posts published under this topic. We will frequently update the list of topics to allow for easier search functionalities.

On top of the 'Latest news' section, you will find a link to 'All news'. This will bring you to a page where we have a full overview of our news posts. You will be able to search, filter them for topics or years of publication, and sort them according to your preference. This all to allow you finding relevant news or information more quickly. Enjoy reading!

Latest news

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European Shippers’ Council Celebrates 60 Years of Advocacy and Collaboration

This year – 2023 – is the European Shippers' Council’s 60th anniversary . The organisation marked its birthday with a special event on the 16th of November, celebrating its rich...

FERRMED study highlights key investments, modal shift strategies for EU freight transport

At the FERRMED conference held in Brussels on November 29, 2023, the focus was on a comprehensive analysis of the EU freight transport system and modal shift optimisation. The preliminary...

Support measures needed for rail freight to get through the Alpine tunnel closures

Trans-Alpine rail freight traffic is facing serious difficulties. Two of the tunnels which rail freight is reliant on, namely the Frejus and Gotthard Base Tunnel, remain totally or partially closed....

ESC highlights the needs of combined transport at the FERRMED conference

The recent FERRMED conference in Brussels brought together industry experts, policymakers, and transport stakeholders to examine the complexities of the EU freight transport system and discuss strategies for optimising modal...

Europe needs more Combined Transport

On Tuesday 28 November, the fourth edition of the European Intermodal Summit, UIRR’s annual online conference, brought together CEOs from the sector, representatives of the European Commission and Members of...

Verification procedure of CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles: feedback period is open

Approval authorities and vehicle manufacturers must ensure that the CO2 emissions recorded in vehicle documents (e.g. certificate of conformity or individual approval certificate) correspond to test results for that vehicle....

Inland waterways: a sustainable and cost-effective alternative for freight transport

The transportation industry is facing increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact and adopt more sustainable practices. A recent workshop organised by the Central Commission for the Navigation of the...

Inaugural meeting of Member State Network on aviation decarbonisation

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) hosted the inaugural meeting of the ReFuelEU Aviation Member States Network on 16 November 2023.

The Network will serve as a forum for...

Data-driven Unsafe Road Situations Monitor

In the ever-evolving landscape of urban mobility, road safety remains a paramount concern for municipalities worldwide. The City of Alkmaar has taken a pioneering step towards a safer future with...

Upcoming events

Logistics for Europe 2025: Securing Global Supply Chains

Nov 13, 2025 01:30 pm

CLECAT and ESC are pleased to announce the 4th Logistics for Europe conference " SECURING GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS: From Risk Awareness to Resilience" that will take place on 13 November ...

Raw Materials Week 2025

Nov 18, 2025 12:00 am

The Raw Materials Week 2025 will take place from 18 to 20 November in Brussels.

EUMICON is proud to co-organise, together with the European Commission, the 12th Annual High-Level Conference ...

European Silk Road Summit

Nov 19, 2025 12:00 am

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 ...

Transport Policy

Dec 09, 2025 09:30 am

This high-level event "Transport Policy Conference. How can we accelerate the decarbonisation of the transport sector?" will bring together EU policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to explore how Europe can ...

Overview of the EU-US Trade Deal Unpacked: How to Prepare

Dec 16, 2025 05:30 pm

The Joint Statement on a United States-European Union framework on an agreement on reciprocal, fair, and balanced trade removes some uncertainty for many businesses. However, a 15% tariff still represents ...

RTC conference on results from road transport research

Feb 10, 2026 12:00 am

Going on its 9th edition, the RTR Conference is a unique entry point into the achievements of EU-funded projects in road transport. Once again this year, participants will learn about ...

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