Shipper of Trust Certification
The Shipper of Trust certification sets the standard for excellence, responsibility, and resilience in logistics. The Certificate Shipper of Trust (CCR) project, with the slogan “the driver at the forefront...
Timely agreement on Weights & Dimensions Directive vital for efficiency and sustainability
As negotiations on the Weights and Dimensions Directive continue, the Danish EU Presidency is pushing for a General Approach by December 2025. Discussions in the Council Working Group are largely...
ESC urges progress on the Weights and Dimensions Directive to boost efficiency and sustainability
Negotiations on the Weights and Dimensions Directive are intensifying, with the Danish EU Presidency aiming for a General Approach by December 2025. While discussions are largely positive, some Member States...
ESC regrets withdrawal of Combined Transport Directive Amendment
European Shippers’ Council expresses deep disappointment following the announcement by the European Commission, in its Work Programme for 2026 , of its intention to withdraw the proposed amendment to the...
European Shippers’ Council Participates in the ALICE Innovation Summit
23-24 October 2024, European Shippers’ Council took part in the ALICE Innovation Summit, an important forum that brought together European policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to discuss the digital transformation...
OECD: Global Corporate Sustainability Report 2025
Corporate sustainability means integrating environmental and social considerations into a company’s strategy, operations and disclosure. It fosters sound governance and decision-making, while helping investors better understand a company's long-term risks...
Over 950 suspected infringements detected in the German-Dutch-Belgian border region
On 17 October 2025, extensive concerted and joint inspections took place along the German-Dutch-Belgian border, bringing together around 400 officers from the three countries. The main focus of this coordinated...
European Union and Uzbekistan strengthen relations with Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement
24 October 2025, the European Union and the Republic of Uzbekistan signed an Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (EPCA), marking a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral relations. It marks an...
European Commission proposes adjustments to EU anti-deforestation law to ease compliance burdens
The European Commission published a proposal refining the timetable and compliance rules for the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) to ease immediate burdens on smallholders and downstream businesses while preserving the...
European Shippers’ Council attends Brussels Conference on making transport careers more attractive for young people
European Shippers’ Council attended the participatory conference “Young People and Transport Jobs: Making Transport Careers More Attractive” on 15th of October 2025, a European Commission initiative aimed at fostering youth...
Life-Links for Resilient Supply Chains and Logistics has been launched
Amsterdam, 13 October 2025, Life-Links brought together experts from academia, business, development, and civil society to co-develop “Life-Links for Resilient Supply Chains and Logistics – Framework for collaborative action.”
The...
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 ...