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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
EP INTA public hearing on trade and the Draghi report
On Tuesday, 3 December 2024, between 14:30 and 16:30, INTA will organise a public hearing on “The Draghi report: competitiveness and economic security from a trade angle”. Speakers from the ...
Industrial electrification – Ready to power Europe’s green industrial future?
As we approach the first anniversary of the landmark Antwerp Declaration’s ambitious goal-setting for European industrial competitiveness and the green transition, the challenge of industrial electrification remains at the heart ...
2025 OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector
The OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector brings together the representatives from government, business, unions, civil society and international organisations to discuss challenges and risks ...
8th edition of the Road Transport Research Conference
We are pleased to announce that the 8th edition of the Road Transport Research Conference (RTR Conference) will be held from 11th to 13th February 2025. This year’s conference will ...
European Railway Award
The railway sector is full of bright ideas, ingenious innovation and bold policy initiatives devised to enhance, grow and strengthen the rail mode today and for the future. The European ...
From the Green Deal to the Clean Industrial Deal
Join high-level policymakers and industry leaders from all across the e-SAF value chain for an afternoon of impactful discussions on the challenges hampering the uptake of e-kerosene and how to ...