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...
Navigating 42 and other customs procedures in EU member states
Widespread differences in customs formalities across EU Member States mean that companies operating in multiple jurisdictions often have to manage operations on a country-by-country basis. During this roundtable, we will ...
European Ocean Days
The European Ocean Days is a week-long event with a series of dynamic and interconnected sessions focused on key ocean-related themes, all designed to encourage participants to engage across topics ...
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 ...