Commission approves €1.9 billion German State aid in favour of DB Cargo conditional on implementation of restructuring plan
The European Commission has concluded that a German State aid measure of €1.9 billion to support DB Cargo, one of Europe's leading rail freight operators, is in line with EU...
Interview with Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB
Interview with the Financial Times: interview with Christine Lagarde, President of the ECB, conducted by Roula Khalaf, Patrick Jenkins and Olaf Storbeck on 25 November 2024.
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“Von der Leyen II” Commission approved; Commissioner for Transport also confirmed
The European Parliament’s approval of the second von der Leyen Commission marks a critical milestone in defining Europe’s direction over the next five years. Securing 370 votes in favour, the...
Study: Expected impacts of Fit for 55 legislation on connectivity and mobility in Europe
In the TRAN Committee meeting on 4 December, Marco Brambilla (Ecorys) and Maarten de Vries (CE Delft) will present a study identifying the expected impacts on connectivity and mobility of...
Global Trade in Need of Balanced Business Practices in Maritime Supply Chains
18 November 2024, Brussels, European Shippers’ Council hosted Global Shippers’ Alliance conference "Global Trade in Need of Balanced Business Practices in Maritime Supply Chains".
The forum brought together prominent stakeholders,...
Rethinking Supply Chains – ESC and CLECAT call for Collaboration
19 November 2024, European Shippers' Council (ESC) and European Association for Forwarding, Transport, Logistics and Customs Services (CLECAT) hosted their third joint Logistics for Europe conference, offering valuable insights into...
Addressing challenges and opportunities in EV adoption for long-haul freight transport
ESC attended ACEA workshop on electric vehicles on 21st of November. As Europe transitions toward sustainable transportation solutions, the challenges surrounding the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in long-haul freight...
Coordinated Romania-Moldova border controls to facilitate EU-Ukraine Solidarity Lanes transit
20 November 2024, a Memorandum of Understanding on coordinated border checks at the Galați-Giurgiulești crossing between Romania and Moldova was signed in Bucharest, paving the way for a faster transit...
EP INTA public hearing on trade and the Draghi report
On Tuesday, 3 December 2024, between 14:30 and 16:30, INTA will organise a public hearing on “The Draghi report: competitiveness and economic security from a trade angle”. Speakers from the ...
Industrial electrification – Ready to power Europe’s green industrial future?
As we approach the first anniversary of the landmark Antwerp Declaration’s ambitious goal-setting for European industrial competitiveness and the green transition, the challenge of industrial electrification remains at the heart ...
2025 OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector
The OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector brings together the representatives from government, business, unions, civil society and international organisations to discuss challenges and risks ...
8th edition of the Road Transport Research Conference
We are pleased to announce that the 8th edition of the Road Transport Research Conference (RTR Conference) will be held from 11th to 13th February 2025. This year’s conference will ...
European Railway Award
The railway sector is full of bright ideas, ingenious innovation and bold policy initiatives devised to enhance, grow and strengthen the rail mode today and for the future. The European ...
From the Green Deal to the Clean Industrial Deal
Join high-level policymakers and industry leaders from all across the e-SAF value chain for an afternoon of impactful discussions on the challenges hampering the uptake of e-kerosene and how to ...