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...
LogiMAT 2025 – Shaping Change Together
LogiMAT, the International Trade Show for Intralogistics Solutions and Process Management, sets new standards as the biggest annual intralogistics exhibition in Europe. This is the leading international trade fair that ...
Smart Freight Week 2025
Smart Freight Week is an annual flagship event dedicated to advancing global freight decarbonization through industry-wide collaboration. Following the success of previous editions, Smart Freight Week 2025 will take place ...
European Shipping Summit 2025
The European Shipping Summit 2025 will take place on the 19-20 March 2025 at the Royal Museums of Fine Arts in Brussels. This two-day event promises to be an exciting ...
EU Customs Reform: Industry Challenges and Solutions
Members from across the European Parliament, Permanent Representatives, the European Commission and stakeholders will join to listen to testimonies and experiences from European businesses and logistics service providers on their ...
ALICE Brokerage Event
The ALICE Brokerage Event 2025 will take place on 2–3 April 2025 at the Tangla Hotel, Brussels. This annual in-person event is designed to foster collaboration, innovation, and knowledge sharing ...
RailFreight Summit 2025
RailFreight Summit ‘25 is coming back to Poland on 8-9 April 2025 for its 8th edition, this time in Gdańsk, with a spotlight on how ports and railways can work ...