Negotiations with the USA on strengthening supply chains for critical minerals
Brussels to introduce new sanctions against Belarus
26 July 2023, EU ambassadors agreed on adopting restrictive measures in view of the situation in Belarus and the involvement of Belarus in the Russian aggression against Ukraine. The measures...
EU – Moldova agreement: further liberalization measures
Temporary trade-liberalisation measures on the products from the Republic of Moldova entered into force on the 25th of July 2023. The measures cover the suspensions of tariff quotas and entry...
Unlocking Urban Potential with 2nd DUT Call 2023
The highly anticipated DUT Call 2023 has been announced, and it shapes up as a major game-changer for cities looking to tackle their distinct urban challenges effectively. The call represents...
Slight recovery in container traffic in Antwerp-Zeebrugge
On 18 July 2023 , Nieuwsblad Transport reported, that goods throughput in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges fell by 5.5% to 139 million tonnes in the first half of the year...
Russia quit Grain Deal with Ukraine
On 17 July 2023 . the Russian government announced that it was pulling out of a deal to facilitate the export of millions of tons of grain from Ukrainian ports...
The impact of FuelEU Maritime on EU shipping
Transport & Environment (T&E) has published a study on the impact of FuelEU Maritime on EU shipping . The 55 pages report concludes that the current EU policies leave Europe...
IRU comments on EU modales project results
On 18 July 2023 , IRU has commented on the results of the EU project "modales" which ended earlier this year. MODALES has analysed the impact of driving behaviour on...
Europe’s Bioeconomy Strategy – What are the key opportunities and challenges?
Europe’s bioeconomy transforms renewable resources—such as agricultural products, forests, seas, residues, and waste—into food, feed, materials, and energy.
The European Commission is preparing a new Bioeconomy Strategy, set for adoption ...
European Research & Innovation Days 2025
The European Research & Innovation (R&I) Days 2025 will take place on 16–17 September 2025 at The Square in Brussels. The sixth edition of this flagship event of the European ...
Project Cargo Summit 2025: Beyond MPP!
The global project cargo industry is changing, volatility is increasing, causing a shift away from traditional multipurpose vessels (MPPs). Now the industry is turning to smart alternatives, from container carriers ...
Working Together: Clean Containers and Safe Trade – Symposium on Plant and Biodiversity Protection: Mitigating Risks of Pest Contamination in the International Containerized Supply Chain
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
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
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 ...