ESC Newsletter – 31 July 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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Negotiations with the USA on strengthening supply chains for critical minerals

20 July 2023, the Council adopted Decision (EU) 2023/1560 authorising the opening of negotiations with the United States of America for an agreement 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

Alternative Fuels Market Developments in Europe: 2025 Review and Early 2026 Signals – A European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO) Webinar

Mar 19, 2026 12:30 pm

The European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO) , the European Commission’s central platform for transparent and authoritative data on alternative fuels, vehicle uptake, and infrastructure deployment in Europe, is hosting a ...

Follow up webinar “Consequences for Logistics and Shippers After the Effective Closure of the Strait of Hormuz”

Mar 27, 2026 02:00 pm

Following the first webinar, which examined the disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and their implications for global shipping, logistics networks, and European supply chains, ESC is organising a follow-up ...

SiTL

Mar 31, 2026 12:00 am

SiTL - The international Transport and Logistics exhibition

SITL is going back to its roots and reinventing itself as a meeting place for all the French and international players in ...

Webinar. EU, UK, and EFTA road freight: market forces, performance and 2031 forecast

Mar 31, 2026 11:00 am

Join the IRU 45-minute webinar to explore the latest road freight performance from the EU, the UK and EFTA countries, IRU’s 2031 forecast, and the key insights needed to anticipate ...

ESPORG Webinar: Financing Opportunities in Safe and Secure Parking Areas

Apr 30, 2026 10:00 am

Join ESPORG for a practical public webinar exploring how to build financially sound safe and secure parking projects. Led by Frédéric Maas and featuring contributions from experienced professionals in the ...

ESPO Conference – Gdańsk

May 07, 2026 12:00 am

On 7 and 8 May, the European Sea Ports Organisation is holding its Annual Conference in Gdańsk. Under the central theme “Competitiveness as a driver of resilience”, the ESPO Conference ...

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