ESC Newsletter – 30 September 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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Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to make a difference in Europe's transport sector? Look no further – our quarterly newsletter is the key to staying updated and engaged...

ENTRANCE at the Urban Mobility Days 2023 in Spain (4-6 October)

Please find here a re-post of our earlier news from 25/08/2023 .

Get ready for an exceptional event as Urban Mobility Days 2023 draws near, taking place from the 4th...

Logistics for Europe 2023, 16 November 2023

On 16 November, 2023, ESC and CLECAT will host the Logistics for Europe 2023 event, entitled ''Partnering Compliance and Competitiveness in the EU - Is it Possible?''

The event aims...

Joint statement on US-EU summit in Washington DC on 20 October 2023

President Biden looks forward to welcoming President Charles Michel of the European Council and President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission to the White House on Friday, October...

Union Customs Code Reform Package

25 September 2023, Brussels, ESC together with other stakeholders organised a trade seminar on the EU Customs Reform Package.

The event took place at the World Customs Organisation and focused...

Euro 7: Council adopts position on emissions from cars, vans, buses and trucks

On   25 September 2023, the Council adopted its position (‘general approach’) on the proposed regulation for the type-approval of motor vehicles and engines, and of systems, components and separate technical...

ICCT White Paper on the global zero-emission vehicle transition in 2023

The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has published a White Paper updating a 2022 ICCT study on the vehicle carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions impact of an accelerated global transition...

Greenpeace: Europe lost 15,000 km of rail, built 30,000 km of motorway since 1995

Greenpeace published a press release that since 1995, European countries invested on average 66% more in expanding and refurbishing roads than in railways, new research has found. The new study...

Upcoming events

Working Together: Clean Containers and Safe Trade – Symposium on Plant and Biodiversity Protection: Mitigating Risks of Pest Contamination in the International Containerized Supply Chain

Oct 07, 2025 12:00 am

The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) Secretariat in collaboration with the Danish NPPO are supporting the Bureau International des Containers (BIC), the World Shipping Council (WSC) and Danish Shipping in ...

Intermodal Transport Workshop 2025

Oct 08, 2025 12:00 am

Intermodal Transport Workshop 2025: Digital Cooperation and Collaborative Planning in Multimodal Supply Chain Operations Based on UN/CEFACT Standards will take place in Geneva, Switzerland, on the 8th-10th of October 2025. ...

Transport & Logistics Antwerp 2025

Oct 14, 2025 12:00 am

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 ...

Military Mobility: Operational Challenges and Readiness

Oct 14, 2025 08:00 am

The European Logistics Platform (ELP) is delighted to invite you to a debate 

Tuesday, 14 October 2025
08:00 - 09:30
at the Members’ Salon of the European Parliament
Rue Wiertz 60, 1047 Brussels ...

EU roundtable: How can SMEs get ready for the new UCC?

Nov 11, 2025 03:00 pm

The EU Customs Reform is about to take its final legislative shape, reshaping the customs landscape by abolishing customs declarations, altering stakeholder liabilities, introducing a single customs IT system for ...

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 ...

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