ESC Newsletter – 31 March 2026

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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Follow-up Webinar on the Consequences for Logistics and Shippers due to the situation in the Middle East. Report

27 March 2026, European Shippers’ Council hosted a second webinar to examine the implications of the current disruption in the Strait of Hormuz for global shipping, logistics networks, and European...

ESC calls for smarter, safer, and more efficient borders at GCCA European Cold Chain conference

At the GCCA European Cold Chain conference in Düsseldorf, industry leaders met to discuss how to keep European food trade safe, reliable, and efficient. As part of the event, the...

European Parliament sets clear conditions for controversial trade deal

26 March 2026, the European Parliament approved the so-called Turnberry Deal with the United States. Under this trade agreement, the European Union (EU) will largely eliminate import tariffs on American...

EU-Mercosur interim deal to apply provisionally from 1 May 2026

The EU has notified Mercosur of its instrument for the provisional application of the EU-Mercosur Interim Trade Agreement (iTA), taking the final procedural step by sending a note verbale to...

European Parliament committee advances EU–US tariff deal

The European Parliament’s International Trade Committee has adopted its position on two legislative proposals implementing key tariff aspects of the EU–US Turnberry trade deal. The proposals, approved by a clear...

Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and their implications for global shipping

The first webinar on the situation in the Middle East, held on 13 March, examined disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and their implications for global shipping, logistics networks, and...

EU Parliament committee backs tariff measures under EU–US trade deal

The European Parliament’s International Trade Committee has adopted its position on two legislative proposals implementing key tariff aspects of the EU–US Turnberry trade deal. The measures, approved by a clear...

US importers to access duty refunds through new CBP portal

Companies that have paid import duties under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) may soon be able to recover significant amounts without resorting to litigation. U.S. Customs and Border...

Upcoming events

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 ...

Transport Research Arena Conference

May 18, 2026 09:00 am

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 ...

SIL Barcelona 2026

Jun 03, 2026 12:00 am

SIL -the leading international trade fair for logistics, transport, intralogistics, and supply chain

The Salón Internacional de la Logística de Barcelona (SIL Barcelona), organized by the Consorci de la Zona ...

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