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
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...
Upcoming events
Military Mobility: Operational Challenges and Readiness
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?
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
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 ...
Raw Materials Week 2025
The Raw Materials Week 2025 will take place from 18 to 20 November in Brussels.
EUMICON is proud to co-organise, together with the European Commission, the 12th Annual High-Level Conference ...
European Silk Road Summit
About the European Silk Road Summit
While the main route continues to exist, the last couple of years have given room to alternatives, bypasses and new cooperations. Central Europe is ...
Transport Policy
This high-level event "Transport Policy Conference. How can we accelerate the decarbonisation of the transport sector?" will bring together EU policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to explore how Europe can ...
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