ESC Newsletter – 31 May 2024

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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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VITAL-5G project and ESC demonstrated the use of 5G technology in logistics and transport

31 May 2024, European Shippers’ Council in cooperation with VITAL-5G project organised a webinar providing comprehensive insights, informative materials, live demonstrations, and use cases utilising 5G technologies, as part of...

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Council sets higher tariffs on Russian and Belarusian grain products

30 May 2024, the Council adopted a regulation that aims to levy prohibitive tariffs on grain products imported from Russia and Belarus. 

The regulation increases import tariffs for cereals, oilseeds...

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ESC’s presentation at 11th Mediterranean Ports and Logistics event

Trieste, 28 May 2024, European Shippers' Council participated in the 11th Mediterranean Ports and Logistics 2024 Exhibition and Conference. ESC Secretary General Godfried Smit in his presentation outlined the current...

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European Shippers’ Council Engages with DG GROW on Combatting Forced Labor in Supply Chains

The European Shippers’ Council recently organised a meeting with the Market Surveillance unit of DG GROW to deliberate on the Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of...

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US tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles: impact on Europe

On 14 May, United States President Joe Biden announced new tariffs on China under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 (unfair trade). The additional tariffs – on top...

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Logistics trade bodies unite in calls for industry action on new EU import declarations

Global and European trade associations representing shippers, forwarders and vessel operators have issued an urgent alert to all businesses involved in the movement of goods into or via the European...

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BlueBARGE Project

The BlueBARGE Consortium aims to develop an optimal power barge solution for supplying electrical power offshore. Aligned with EU and IMO emission reduction goals, it targets commercialization by 2030. Project...

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Upcoming events

IRF World Congress 2024

Oct 15, 2024 12:00 am

Istanbul – the city on two continents – will be hosting the  IRF World Congress  on  15-18 October 2024  at the  Istanbul Congress Center . Held every four years, the ...

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The Reuters Events: Supply Chain Europe 2024

Oct 28, 2024 12:00 am

Supply Chain Europe 2024 (28-29 October 2024, Amsterdam), is uniting 350 of Europe’s leading retailers and manufacturers will come together in Amsterdam this October, to share how they plan to ...

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TransLogistica Poland 2024

Nov 05, 2024 12:00 am

TransLogistica Poland  is the leading in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe business event for entrepreneurs who use or seek transport and logistics services, as well as for everyone professionally associated with ...

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ICT&Logistiek 2024

Nov 05, 2024 12:00 am

ICT&Logistiek is the meeting place for tech­no­lo­gic­al innovation within the logistics sector. Discover innovative solutions from 300+ exhibitors, be inspired by 200 speakers, learn all about the latest trends and ...

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European Supply Chain Management Strategies Summit

Nov 05, 2024 12:00 am

The  European Supply Chain Management Strategies  summit will once again bring together an exceptional line-up of the industry's best speakers, with technical experts, industry leaders, and specialists providing an unmissable ...

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Intermodal Europe 2024

Nov 12, 2024 12:00 am

Every year, the intermodal industry gathers at Intermodal Europe for three exciting, dynamic, and productive days. Thousands of individuals from across the container market and beyond come together to meet, ...

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