ESC calls for urgent action on Western Balkans border disruptions
The European Shippers’ Council (ESC) calls on the European Commission to take urgent action to address severe and ongoing border disruptions in several EU accession candidate countries in the Western...
ESC calls for balanced approach on longer and heavier vehicles in EU road transport
The European Shippers’ Council (ESC), representing cargo owners across Europe, has shared its position on the revision of the Weights and Dimensions Directive . While welcoming the EU’s ambition to...
Commission annual report on Single Market and competitiveness calls for joint action in light of unprecedented challenges
30 January 2026, the European Commission adopted the 2026 Annual Single Market and Competitiveness Report, the sixth in an annual series, evaluating the functioning of the Single Market and assessing...
Why EU-certified parking matters for shippers
"For cargo owners, requiring EU-certified parking is far more than a box-ticking exercise—it is a strategic decision that protects cargo, people, and reputation", emphasised ESC Secretary General Godfried Smit during...
EU and India conclude Free Trade Agreement
27 January 2026, the EU and India concluded negotiations for a historic, ambitious and commercially significant free trade agreement (FTA), the largest such deal ever concluded by either side. It...
Transport MEPs confirm a deal on cross-border railway capacity coordination
A provisional agreement on a better planning and allocation of railway infrastructure capacity in the EU was approved in Transport and Tourism Committee on 27 January 2026.
The new rules...
EU and Ecuador conclude negotiations for Sustainable Investment Agreement
23 January 2026, the European Commission concluded negotiations with Ecuador on a Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA). This SIFA, the first negotiated with a Latin American country, will be instrumental...
RTC conference on results from road transport research
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Transport Research Arena Conference
Transport Research Arena (TRA) is co-organised by the European Commission and is the foremost European transport event that covers all transport modes and all aspects of mobility. It is the ...