
28-30 March, Transport and Logistics Innovation Week
SITL is the major event that brings together professionals from the transport and logistics industry to present the latest market developments to manufacturers and distributors. One...

AmChamEU – Transparency and cooperation: Transatlantic Conference: 22 March 2023
AmCham EU is organising Transatlantic Conference 2023 on the 22nd of March 2023. A wide range of experts and insiders will speak about transatlantic cooperation and...

WTO finds global trade resilient following one year of war in Ukraine
A new WTO information note released on 23 February 2023 reports that global trade remained resilient and performed better than pessimistic predictions for 2022 as economies...

Identification of the presence of Defeat Devices as regards emissions of light-duty vehicles approved with RDE, heavy-duty vehicles and on anti-tampering protection
On the 24th of February 2023, the European Commission published notice 'Guidance on the identification of the presence of Defeat Devices with regards to emissions of...

Germany’s position on a negotiated agreement to end CO2 emissions from new cars and vans by 2035
German Transport Minister Volker Wissing said his country would not formally back a negotiated agreement to end CO2 emissions from new cars and vans by 2035...

Delegated Acts in Regulation 2020/1056 on Electronic freight transport information
On the 1st of March 2023, the European Parliament's Committee on Transport and Tourism met to scrutinise the delay in relation to the Delegated Acts in...

Digital automatic coupling in rail freight transport
On the 1st of March 2023, the Transport and Tourism Committee of the European Parliament held an exchange of views with the European Commission, on the...

A new way forward on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland
On the 27th of February 2023, the European Commission and the Government of the United Kingdom reached a political agreement in principle on the Windsor Framework....

Customs, Inside Anywhere Insights Everywhere
It is 2040 and Customs has made itself obsolete, so to speak. The supervision on border-crossing international trade has transformed from an organization to a system....

Air freight: ESC addresses shippers needs at World Cargo Summit 2023
European Shippers’ Council, being one of the speakers at the World Cargo Summit 2023 in Abu Dhabi, addressed the current situation in the air freight industry....

Joint statement of the EU industry: CO₂ Regulation for Heavy-Duty Vehicles should recognise decarbonisation potential of sustainable and renewable fuels
The European industry, including fuel and automotive suppliers, vehicle manufacturers, dealers, repairers, and transport operators eagerly anticipates the European Commission proposal on the revision of the...

Road transport, shippers and energy groups warn on new EU truck CO₂ rules risk to supply chains
In a joint letter sent to EU Executive Vice President Frans Timmerman, IRU, the European Shippers' Council, and FuelsEurope – representing road transport operators, shippers and...

The Swedish Presidency priorities in Transport
On 31 January, the European Parliament TRAN Committee received a visit from the Swedish Presidency in the form Andreas Carlson, Minister for Infrastructure and Housing, in...

Study on ‘Pricing instruments on transport emissions’
The study requested by the European Parliament's Committee on Transport and Tourism provides an overview of pricing instruments on road transport CO2 emissions. It presents the...

Outcome: proven alternative financing options for solution providers and buyers of first-of-a-kind sustainable transport solutions
The webinar ‘Proven alternative financing options for solution providers and buyers of first-of-a-kind sustainable transport solutions’ took place on 25 January 2023. The webinar was organised...

EU marine governance gets a boost as new European research project sets sail
European Shippers' Council together with 14 other partners of the PERMAGOV project will work on improving the performance of the Green Deal and marine policies. EU...

Funding opportunities, February – March 2023
ESC has outlined the relevant funding opportunities in the area of logistics and transport. The EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation is Horizon Europe....

Free webinar: Proven alternative financing options for solution providers and buyers of first-of-a-kind sustainable transport solutions
25th January 2023, the European project ENTRANCE is organising a free webinar to demonstrate the feasibility and accessibility of alternative finance solutions. What can you benefit...

Horizon Europe 2023-24 work programme
In December, the European Commission approved the Horizon Europe 2023-24 work program, with about €13.5 billion to support researchers in Europe to find breakthrough solutions to...

MEPs’ draft report on improving TEN-T
MEPs on the Transport and Tourism Committee discussed the suggestions on how to improve new EU rules on trans-European transport network in order to speed-up its...

EU supply of critical metals
The necessity to secure the supply of critical metals (lithium, cobalt, rare earths, etc) has received rising political attention. In December, Dominique Riquet, Member of the...

Accelerating the supply chain transition
The supply chain is under more pressure than ever. Companies are struggling to organize the chain in a better and more future-oriented way. The Supervisory Board...

Aviation within the EU Emissions Trading System
The co-legislators reached a deal on the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) as regards aviation, which foresees that the price on aviation carbon emissions will continue...

Moving Towards a Transparent, Resilient, and Sustainable Chain
At the moment, chains that are transparent, resilient, and actually manageable due to extensive digitalization, with chain partners who create concrete added value separately and jointly,...

Trade and logistics: key takeaways from the PLANET Advisory Board
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 2.91k
On the 29th of November 2022, PLANET project’s Advisory Board moderated by the European Shippers Council and justASK! concentrated on looking at the PLANET project´s achievements...

ESC on EU ETS Maritime
The European Shippers’ Council welcomes the ambitious climate goals laid down in the European Climate Law and the European Green Deal and likewise supports the ultimate...

Can platooning keep its promises?
The European project ENSEMBLE has developed a communication protocol approved by all major European truck manufacturers for platooning multi-brand road convoys. Combining tests on simulators, demonstrations...

Need for a long-term strategy regarding the problem of drought and inland shipping
The European Commission answered the European Parliament regarding the major bottlenecks in inland navigation caused by droughts and the solutions that the EC envisages. As the...

Inland waterways: investments and innovation will make this transport reliable, flexible, and agile
At the event “Role of Inland Waterways Transport in the Framework of EU's Mobility and Supply Policy" organised by the European Barge Union on 17 November 2022,...

Predictability : where is my cargo in the era of disruptions?
What do beneficiary cargo owners expect from port authorities and shipping lines? What are the data that BCOs are looking from ports authorities? What are the...

Logistics for Europe: let’s move towards resilient and competitive supply chains
23rd November 2022, the 2022 Logistics for Europe event brought together shippers, freight forwarders, logistics sector professionals, and European law makers. They engaged in a constructive...

Funding opportunities, November-December 2022
ESC has outlined the relevant funding opportunities in the area of logistics and transport. The EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation is Horizon Europe....

Free online workshop: Italian/Piedmontian initiatives supporting road zero emission freight and logistics
Date and Time: 19 October 2022, 10:00 – 12:10 h (CET) (via Zoom) This workshop belongs to the series of online workshops on “countries and regions...

The end-to-end supply chain
In his article for Port Technology International, ESC Secretary General Godfried Smit explains the end-to-end supply chain and its recent changes and challenges. Due to Covid...

Overcoming the European truck drivers’ shortage
During the Roundtable “Overcoming the European truck drivers’ shortage” at the European SDG (sustainability development goals) Summit 2022 last week, ESC Secretary General Godfried Smit stressed...

Experts are calling the European Commission for a dialogue on taxation and customs issues
ESC is a member of the Trade Contact Group (TCG) of the European Commission’s Directorate-General Taxation and Customs Union. The TCG provides a platform for regular...

Charter on improving the treatment of drivers
On October 11, 2022, Jordi Espin Vallbona, ESC’s Strategic Relations Manager, took part in an event organised by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) at the...

Global Shippers publish manifesto on minimal service levels in maritime container transport
The goal of this manifesto is to describe a minimal level of service and fair treatment that shippers can expect in maritime container transport. It works...

MARKET ANALYSIS ON INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR MEDIUM- AND HEAVY-DUTY ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES FOR ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT!
In the frame of the ENTRANCE project, a market analysis on innovative solutions for Medium- and Heavy-duty Zero-Emission Vehicles for Road Freight Transport has been developed...

Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) 2022 CALL is OPEN for pre-proposal submission
The purpose of this Call is to support transnational research and/or innovation projects addressing urban challenges to help cities in their transition towards a more sustainable...

Review of the EU Consortia Block Exemption Regulation: stakeholders call the EC for a change in legislation
ESC together with other stakeholders are calling the European Commission for a change in the legislative framework in the maritime shipping sector. « As consumers or...

Workshop on Swedish initiatives supporting road zero emission freight and logistics
Date and Time: 11 October 2022, 10:00 – 11:30 h (CET) (via Zoom) As part of the series of online workshops on “countries and regions initiatives...

SAVE THE DATE: Logistics for Europe, Brussels, 23 November 2022
ESC, CLECAT, and ELA are pleased to invite you to the Logistics for Europe event taking place on the 23rd of November 2022 (13:00-20:00) at the...

European Parliament: draft report on resilient supply chains in EU trade to address current shortages
The Committee on International Trade of the European Parliament produced a draft report on resilient supply chains in EU trade to address current shortages. In its...

Supply and pricing of energy threaten Europe’s modal shift objectives
The ongoing crisis in European energy markets triggered by the Russian invasion of Ukraine will have a significant impact on all sectors. Despite its energy-efficiency rail...

International Carriage of Dangerous Goods
On 20 September 2022, the Council took a decision on the position to be adopted on behalf of the European Union on the amendments to the...

Commission moves to ban products made with forced labour on the EU market
The Commission proposed to prohibit products made with forced labour on the EU market. The proposal covers all products, namely those made in the EU for...

Tracking the EU Commissioners’ commitments
The policy departments of the European Parliament produced a compilation of briefings that track the commitments made by the Vice-Presidents and Commissioners to the European Parliament...

Funding opportunities, October
ESC has outlined the relevant funding opportunities in the area of logistics and transport. The EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation is Horizon Europe....

Maritime industry unites to call for earmarking of ETS revenues
European shippers, ports, shipowners, cruise sector, shipyards and equipment manufacturers, fuel suppliers, forwarders and port operators join forces and call on the Member States and the...

2022 State of the Union Address by President von der Leyen
On September 14th, 2022, President von der Leyen delivered the annual State of the Union Address. In the course of her speech, President von der Leyen...

Funding opportunities in research and innovation
ESC has outlined the relevant funding opportunities in the area of logistics and transport. The EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation is Horizon Europe....

CENELEC offers a new tool to manage electrical compatibility in railways
Ensuring the electrical compatibility between rolling stock and electric traction systems is crucial for organizing a railway network. The train operating companies must be able to...

Leaflets for drivers and operators on Posting of Drivers and Driving and Resting Time
The European Labour Authority (ELA or the Authority) prepared and published two information leaflets for drivers and operators in the road transport sector. In some cases,...

Implications of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine for the European Economy
The cost of the war, so far, can be estimated at around one-and-a-half point of lower real growth and about three additional points of headline inflation....

Commission amends TEN-T proposal in view of the impact brought by the war situation in Ukraine
The Commission proposes to amend its December 2021 proposal on the revision of the TEN-T Regulation. Russia’s war against Ukraine has redefined the geopolitical landscape, highlighting...

Decarbonizing Road Freight Transport: Zero Emissions Vehicles availability roadmap
WHY THIS WEBINAR Freight transport, logistics companies and shippers are developing and implementing their decarbonization roadmaps. Battery Electric and Fuel Cell Hydrogen Electric vehicles are key...

DCSA and the European Shippers’ Council agree to collaborate to drive adoption of DCSA standards
AMSTERDAM, BRUSSELS, 3 August, 2022 — Ongoing supply chain disruption has highlighted the urgency for closer collaboration between cargo owners and ocean carriers to improve cargo...

Open letter to the European Commission on CO2 standards for heavy duty vehicles
Time to recognise the role of renewable fuels to decarbonise road transport In the context of the upcoming legislation on CO2 standards for Heavy Duty Vehicles,...

European Parliament pushes for greener aviation fuels
On July 7, the European Parliament plenary held a debate and vote on the ReFuelEU Aviation report. Parliament adopted its position on new draft EU rules...

Mobility Package I: questions on implementation and enforcement
The European Commission commented on the questions coming from the European Parliament regarding preliminary observations on the implementation of the Mobility Package I. One of the...

Study: the future of transport in the context of the Recovery Plan
The report requested by the European Parliament's Committee on Transport and Tourism provides an overview of the EU's 29 transport sector priorities and the National Recovery...

Corporate sustainability due diligence and value chains versus supply chains
In its answer to the European Parliament, the European Commission explains the concept of the ‘value chain’ as used in the proposal on Corporate Sustainability Due...

Flexibility and quality of air cargo services will attract shippers
The International Air Cargo Association announced that the first edition of the Regional event series was a success. On the 28th of June, during the panel...

Flexiwaggon: cost reductions for the value chain
By taking freight transport from the highway to the railway, the Swedish company Flexiwaggon enables significant cost reductions across the value chain while improving sustainability in...

Discussing shippers’ needs and expectations at TIACA symposium on 28 June
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 6.09k
Global supply chains have come under more sustained pressure in the past two years than any time in the last 70 years. Borders closed borders open,...

What stakehoders think: the need for technology openness to achieve CO2 emissions reduction from vehicles
Various Stakeholders addressed Members of the European Parliament and Member States’ representatives with an open letter stressing the need for technology openness to achieve CO2 emissions...

Moving towards Fit for 55: IRU position
The European Shippers’ Council supports decarbonisation of transport sector and the greening transition. However, it is vital to choose correct tools and realistic directions on the...

MEPs back objective of zero emissions for cars and vans in 2035
In a plenary vote on the 8th of June, MEPs adopted their position on proposed rules to revise the CO2 emissions performance standards for new cars...

MEPs want stricter rules for Member States’ greenhouse gas emissions
On the 8th of June 2022, the European Parliament adopted its position on the effort sharing regulation which sets binding annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions...

Votes in the European Parliament
Last week, the European Parliament voted on several proposals in the framework of Fit for 55. Some proposals (amongst them the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) were...

Council adopts its position on three texts relating to the transport sector
On the 2nd of June 2022, European transport ministers adopted a common position (‘general approach’) on each of the three legislative proposals of the Fit for...

European Environment Agency: analysis on road transport gas emissions
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.01k
Growing transport volumes have been driving Europe's road transport emissions up in the past two decades. A European Environment Agency (EEA) analysis, published on the 1st...

RAIL: Multimodal Freight Conference, 22 June, Le Havre
As customers all over the world are demanding environmentally sound freight transport solutions, many European ports are investing heavily into improving their rail infrastructure for the...

Transport Council conclusions: TEN-T and driver attestations for third country drivers
On the 2nd of June 2022, Ministers in the TTE Council (Transport) exchanged views on the draft Regulation proposed by the European Commission on the further...

Austria’s policy restricting lorry traffic through Tyrol
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.22k
Austria’s policy to restrict lorry traffic through Tyrol is increasingly hampering transport services in the region and affecting supply chains across the EU. Following on from...

WEBINAR – How to calculate Greenhouse Gas Reduction from sustainable transport innovation
Transport accounts for approximately 21% of global GHG emissions according to the International Energy Agency. To enable market uptake of innovation, evidence-based impact assessment of the...

Commission’s Contingency Plan for Transport
A Contingency Plan for Transport, adopted by the European Commission on the 23rd of May aims to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector in...

Suspended import duties on Ukraine products
At the Press Conference at the Foreign Affairs Council (Trade), Executive Vice-President Dombrovskis informed about the suspension of import duties on all Ukrainian exports for one...

WTO reform and preparations for the 12th WTO ministerial conference
Ministers discussed preparations for the 12th World Trade Organization ministerial conference (CM12), which will take place in Geneva from 12 to 15 June 2022 against the...

CLECAT, EEA & ESC – EU-UK transport of goods needs to be assured
- Nathalie Rousseau
- 2.66k
CLECAT, EEA & ESC, representing European shippers, freight forwarders and express carriers, call on France to continue applying the COVID-19 measures in support of air cargo, shipping and road freight […]...

Project Sunrays: COVID-19 vaccines transport
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.65k
The Covid-19 pandemic showed how important air cargo is. With the distribution of vaccines, air cargo will continue playing its vital role. Project Sunrays was initiated by TIACA and Pharma.Aero […]...

Transport Ministers focus on social issues in aviation
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 2.07k
Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and Portugal are joining forces in an attempt to move the European Commission and their fellow-Member States towards an ambitious COVID-19 aviation […]...

Taking of daily rest periods by light vehicle drivers in France
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.54k
The Commission is currently examining whether the new legal provisions introduced by France are compatible with the EU law: the ban on daily rest periods in light vehicles (up to […]...

Shortage of container ships in service is unsustainable
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.62k
The largest problem facing the container shipping today is the lack of empty containers. This is what is causing very high spot rates. ESC addressed the European Commission with this […]...

Council agrees its stance on road charging reform
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.93k
The EU is revising its road charging rules (Eurovignette directive) to address greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental impacts, congestion, and road infrastructure financing. On the 18th of December, the […]...

EU guidelines on trials of Marine Autonomous Surface Ships
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 2.61k
On the occasion of the 2nd International Ship Autonomy and Sustainability Summit, the European Commission together with EU Member States, Norway and with valuable industry input published the comprehensive EU […]...

Package of declarations and recommendations adopted to help small businesses trade globally
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.69k
The Informal Working Group on Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) officially adopted at its meeting on 11 December a package of six recommendations and declarations aimed at addressing challenges […]...

Bilateral reduction of customs duties for the EU and USA
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.86k
On August 21, 2020, the European Union and the United States reached an agreement on a bilateral reduction of customs duties that facilitates market access for European exporters and lowers […]...

Let’s cross Brexit together
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.74k
“Let’s cross Brexit together” webinar was organised by the Direction Générale des Douanes et Droits Indirects and took place on the 3rd of December. The participants examined the current and […]...

ICONET project: validating Physical Internet concepts in the Port of Antwerp
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.23k
The strategic goal of the ICONET project is to establish a “cloud-based Physical Internet (PI) framework and platform”. This platforms builds upon leading-edge technologies in a pathway that integrates PI-driven […]...

E-commerce and customs declarations
- Nathalie Rousseau
- 2.82k
Are you doing business in the e-commerce branch and are you importing goods from outside the European Union – including the United Kingdom? Then you’re facing many changes. To help […]...

French shippers are raising alarm over the disruption of the maritime market
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.24k
Since the end of 2019, French shippers have gone through several crisis situations in maritime transport. At the national level there were port and rail strikes in December 2019 and […]...

ESC and CLECAT urge carriers to switch to a ‘new normal’
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.31k
ESC and CLECAT urge carriers to review their operational and business practices, to ensure a regular flow of cargo and containers, and to respect schedule reliability and service quality in […]...

Get ready for Brexit: important information for UK transport
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 2.34k
No customs document? No digital pre-registration at the ferry terminal? Then no crossing! Due to Brexit there will be customs formalities in freight traffic with the United Kingdom, effective from […]...

TIACA Digital Air Cargo Forum
TIACA is organising its Digital Air Cargo Forum 2020 on 1-10 December 2020. Every day of the event will be devoted to a specific topic. The topic will be discussed during a […]...

ESC calls European authorities to look into the actions of vessel operators
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 2.11k
European authorities should be concerned about the shipping lines not returning benefits to the market users, as stipulated by the Consortia Blok Exemption Regulation (CBER). Main characteristics of what is […]...

Glyn Hughes to Take the Reins of TIACA as Its First Director General
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.09k
Miami, 11 November 2020, The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced that Glyn Hughes will take the newly created role of Director General. He will manage the team, work with […]...

50 Days before Brexit: customs formalities
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.16k
European Shippers’ Council held its seminar “50 Days before Brexit” on the 12th of November. The speakers presented what customs formalities will be introduced in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and […]...

Mitigating Risks of Marine Fuel Uncertainty
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.11k
On 10th of November, European Shippers’ Council together with Ecumene Ventures organised a webinar called Mitigating Risks of Marine Fuel Uncertainty and New Emissions Regulations. The webinar provided a clear […]...

Lkw Maut (toll) in Germany: violation of European law
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 2.38k
On 28th of October, 2020, the European Court of Justice ruled that the level of German Lkw-Maut is in violation of European law. According to the EU directive, only infrastructure […]...

ESC at Smart Ports event
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.26k
ESC chaired panel session New Boost in Shipping: Shippers & Carriers into a Standard Mode of Understanding at the Smart Ports Conference with the participation of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, […]...

TIACA’s survey on sustainability
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.06k
The entire air cargo industry: shippers, forwarders, airlines, airports, ground handlers, manufacturers, and IT solution providers are invited to respond to a sustainability survey organised by the International Air Cargo […]...

Implementation of rail noise ban in Germany: no sanctions during 2020-2021
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.09k
ESC was calling the European and national authorities for a delay in the implementation of the national legislation in Germany on rail noise reduction. The national legislation was prepared following […]...

Government inaction will lead to a wave of bankruptcies in the road transport sector
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.05k
ESC is supporting IRU in its call for action to governments worldwide. The transport sector will collapse without targeted action as government financial packages are failing road transport. Road transport […]...

ERM report: COVID-19 crisis led to doubling of EU restructuring job loss
The COVID-19 crisis has led to a doubling of restructuring job loss in the first half of 2020 compared to the rolling average. The labour market impacts have been highly […]...

IMO: crew changes and travel
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.37k
An important reference set of protocols to ensure safe ship crew changes and travel during the COVID-19 pandemic has been recognised by IMO’s technical body, the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC). […]...

Mitigating Risks of Marine Fuel Uncertainty and New Emissions Regulations
10 November, 2020, ESC , together with Ecumene Ventures, are organising a webinar about new marine fuel emissions regulations and shipper-carrier fuel pricing mechanisms. Shippers need to be prepared to […]...

Shippers concerned about high rates and disruptions
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.36k
Shippers are concerned about the rates increase, lack of service, and supply chain disruptions in maritime. This year the lines have been merging services, with blank sailings as a consequence. […]...

50 days before Brexit, 12 November
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.13k
Brexit day is coming closer but practical questions in the different modes of transport still remain. To mention just one: will the availability of permits for hauliers be sufficient? Border […]...

World Ports Conference 2020
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.04k
Cargo owners are usually among the first victims in a crisis. COVID-19 has taken that to another level, with shipments being delayed, blanked, subjected to demurrage, stranded, lost, dropped by […]...

Smart Ports: Piers of the Future, 17-18 November
ESC is supporting Smart Ports: Piers of the Future event which is organised as part of the Smart City Expo World Congress Event and will take place on the 17-18 […]...

Commission Communication on Covid-19 response measures and transport Green Lanes
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.37k
28 October, 2020, the European Commission published Communication on additional COVID-19 response measures and a Communication upgrading the transport Green Lanes, both meant to coordinate Member States’ reaction to the […]...

EU Environmental Council on freight traffic
During the EU Environment Council on 23 October, 2020, the Ministers of Environment of the EU Member States asked the European Commission to introduce measures to maintain freight transport levels […]...

Financing energy transition towards zero emissions in inland navigation
The Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine published initial qualitative results of the in-depth study on the “Financing of energy transition towards a zero-emission European inland Navigation sector”. […]...

Phasing in greener engines slowed down by pandemic
Inland navigation currently has only one regulative framework regarding emission standards on vessels. This is the Non-Road Mobile Machinery (NRMM) Regulation 2016/1628, also known as the regulative framework for the […]...

Rail
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.06k
From December: charges for delay minutes caused in Germany In December this year DB Netze will launch a scheme in which railway undertakings and the infrastructure manager are charged for […]...

Adequate minimum wages in the EU
The European Commission released a proposal for a directive on adequate minimum wages in the EU. BusinessEurope reacted to the publication of the proposal calling it “a recipe for disaster”. […]...

Withdrawal Agreement: European Commission sends letter of formal notice to the UK for breach of its obligations
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.14k
1 October 2020, the European Commission sent the United Kingdom a letter of formal notice for breaching its obligations under the Withdrawal Agreement. This marks the beginning of a formal […]...

400,000 seafarers stuck at sea
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.08k
24 September 2020, during a high-level event on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly Captain Hedi Marzougui appealed to Governments to act to allow seafarers to come home. […]...

New Customs Union Action Plan
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.17k
28 September 2020, the European Commission launched a new Customs Union Action Plan setting out a series of measures to make EU customs smarter, more innovative, and more efficient over […]...

The Council approves granting €87.4 billion to support 16 Member States under SURE
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.13k
The European Commission welcomes the Council’s approval to grant €87.4 billion of financial support to 16 Member States under the SURE instrument to help protect jobs and people in work. […]...

Allocation key for Next Generation EU instrument
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.57k
In its answer to the European Parliament, the European Commission explains the grouping of the Member States in the modelling exercise for the Next Generation EU financial instrument. They also […]...

European Commission: adopting standards for inland waterways vessels
The European Commission issued the Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION on the position to be taken on behalf of the European Union on the technical standards for inland waterways vessels. […]...

ICONET project: improving performance of the supply chain
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.26k
ICONET is a 30-month EU-funded project focusing on the implementation of the Physical Internet. The Smart PI Container is the cornerstone of the project. It is the brick that allows […]...

Shippers call for crew changes
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.05k
European shippers together with the Global Shippers’ Alliance appeal to eliminate obstacles to crew changes. Letters have been sent to the International Maritime Organization and the European Commission. Seafarers have […]...

WTO issues report on measures to expedite access to COVID-19 critical goods, services
The WTO Secretariat has published a new information note on how WTO members have used trade measures to expedite access to critical medical goods and services as part of their […]...

2020 WCO Annual Report
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.15k
The WCO Annual Report 2020 outlines the main activities carried out during the 2019-2020 financial year, the main developments within the WCO and its regional structures, and the future challenges […]...

Posting in the Netherlands
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.27k
The Working Conditions Posted Workers Act in the European Union (WagwEU in Dutch) has been in force since 1 June 2016. The Act governs the employment conditions to which employees […]...

Mobility Package: dispute before the EU Court of Justice, hotel for foreign truck drivers, and consequences for shippers
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.33k
Lithuania disputes the MOBILITY PACKAGE before the EU Court of Justice Some Member States do not approve of the new measures of the EU like the regular obligatory return of […]...

Adoption of Mobility Package I. Consequences for shippers
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.31k
8th of July 2020, the European Parliament voted on the Mobility Package I in the second reading. This means that the text will be published in August and will enter […]...

European Commission on the final adoption of the Mobility Package I by the European Parliament
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.39k
9th July 2020, the European Commission welcomes the social improvements of the Mobility Package I voted by the European Parliament. However, they regret that the new set of rules includes […]...

European Council on 17-18 July 2020
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.37k
EU leaders will meet physically in Brussels to discuss the recovery plan to respond to the COVID-19 crisis and a new long-term EU budget. On 19 June, they exchanged views, […]...

German Presidency – “Emerging stronger from the crisis together”
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.31k
Germany’s presidency of the Council of the EU covers the period from the 1st of July till the 31st of December 2020. The priorities of Germany’s presidency are driven by […]...

DG TRADE on the tools for economic recovery
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.31k
DG TRADE presents findings from its in-house analysis regarding the post COVID-19 era. It stresses the importance of trade and highlights that protectionist measures are very harmful for economic recovery […]...

Longer trains tested in the Netherlands
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.38k
Rail carrier LTE has tested 740-meter freight trains. The company will continue operating these trains next year. Main advantages of using longer trains include a boost in productivity, reduction of […]...

European Commission’s annual activity reports
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.85k
The European Commission has published its Annual activity reports 2019. Every department and executive agency of the European Commission publishes an annual activity report. It details achievements, initiatives taken and […]...

Free trade agreement with Vietnam to enter into force on 1 August 2020
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.69k
The EU has negotiated a comprehensive free trade agreement with Vietnam. This leads to a reduction of 99% of all customs duties and further trade facilitation. The European Parliament already […]...

EC Temporary Framework to support micro and small enterprises
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.25k
12 June 2020, the European Commission proposed to further extend the scope of the Temporary Framework by enabling Member States (i) to support certain micro and small enterprises, including start-ups […]...

Motorways of the Sea: detailed implementation plan is ready
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 2.16k
Detailed Implementation Plan for Motorways of the Sea sets the priorities for the creation of a sustainable, smart and seamless European Maritime Space. This plan is the result of a […]...

Norway ratifies e-CMR protocol
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.38k
In June, Norway ratified the e-CMR protocol. In place since 2011, e-CMR, the electronic protocol of the standard consignment note under the United Nations Convention for the carriage of goods, […]...

European Commission is undertaking major EU trade policy review
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.14k
The European Commission’s major review of the European Union’s trade policy will include a public consultation seeking input from the European Parliament, Member States, stakeholders, and civil society. The Commission’s […]...

CLECAT joins Drewry-ESC transparent tool for bunker charges
Brussels, London, 30 June 2020 – European forwarders’ association joins industry initiative on a fair, neutral bunker adjustment factor indexing mechanism for shippers, forwarders and shipping lines. The mechanism was […]...

TIACA launches its 2nd Air Cargo Sustainability Award
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.17k
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced that the second edition of the Air Cargo Sustainability Award is now open for applications. The competition aims to recognize outstanding businesses and […]...

EC guidelines: restoration of transport services and connectivity
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.35k
The European Commission published Guidelines on the Progressive Restoration of Transport Services and Connectivity – COVID-19 2020/C 169/02. Given the global nature of the COVID-19 outbreak and the international nature […]...

Influence of COVID-19 on ports compared to 2008 financial crisis
The normal flow patterns in maritime sector are severely disrupted due to COVID-19. Global container shipping has a decrease of 8-10 % in the volumes transported. While exports to Asia […]...

Galileo Green Lanes application
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 2.29k
The Galileo Green Lanes App is now open for use by all interested parties, companies, and drivers in the EU and neighbouring countries. The application was created as part of […]...

ESC and evofenedex focus on Turkey’s trade barriers
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.52k
Due to COVID-19, Turkey has increased the import duties on products originating from third countries. Besides, European exporters will be asked to provide a declaration of origin, even though these […]...

Container transport: Drewry-ESC satisfaction survey
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.24k
Availability of cargo space is number one customer requirement, according to the fourth annual shipper satisfaction survey of Drewry and ESC. Container shipping lines’ ability to provide cargo space as needed […]...

COVID-19: WTO reports growing number of export restrictions
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 3.68k
Eighty countries and customs territories so far have introduced export prohibitions or restrictions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic according to a new report by the WTO Secretariat. The […]...

COVID-19: Galileo Green Lane, easing pressure at the EU’s internal borders
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 2.15k
The European GNSS Agency is working together with the European Commission on an application to facilitate the movement of goods and freight within the EU in support of the COVID-19 […]...

COVID-19: more news
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.38k
ESC is following closely the developments related to COVID-19. For the measures per country and links to different organisations taking steps to respond to the coronavirus challenges, please see here. […]...

Post-COVID-19: ESC, CLECAT, and EEA on Green Lanes and Air Cargo guidelines
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.53k
Brussels, 27 April 2020, European Shippers’ Council, CLECAT, and the European Express Association welcome last week’s Joint European Commission and European Council Roadmap towards lifting COVID-19 containment measures. The successful […]...

Interim appeal arrangement for WTO disputes
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.46k
30 April 2020, the EU and other WTO members have formally notified the ‘Multi-party interim appeal arbitration arrangement’ (MPIA) to the World Trade Organization (WTO). This notification marks the start […]...

Decarbonization matters. Launch of Smart Freight Procurement Questionnaire
13 May 2020, Smart Freight Centre launches its Smart Freight Procurement (SFP) Questionnaire. Shippers and logistics service providers are welcome to join the online webinar sessions that will provide guidance […]...

New Council positions on Mobility Package files and e-freight transport information
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.39k
On 7 April 2020, Council adopted its position on the 3 “Mobility Package I”-files (Posting of drivers, Driving times and rest periods/tachographs, and Access to the Market) and on the […]...

COVID-19: state aid for railway sector
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.31k
There are possibilities to support the railway sector with state aid. EU regulation allows this under the current exceptional circumstances. Railway lobby organisations have been shouting from the roof to […]...

COVID-19: shippers and forwarders question air cargo handling surcharges
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.36k
European shippers are challenging new cargo handling surcharges being imposed by air freight handlers. Together with freight forwarders they call on air freight handlers to justify new fees and question […]...

Update: ESC COVID-19 measures
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.24k
Please see updated information on COVID-19 measures implemented by EU Member States and other links related to COVID-19 response....

COVID-19: deadline extension for autonomous tariff suspension requests
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.33k
Following the decision of the European Commission, the French Directorate General of Customs and Indirect Rights (DGDDI) published a Notice to importers of certain agricultural and industrial products eligible for […]...

#EUvsVirus Pan-European Hackaton: 24, 25, 26 April 2020
The European Commission, in close collaboration with EU Member States, will host a pan-European hackathon to connect civil society, innovators, partners, and buyers across Europe to develop innovative solutions to […]...

COVID-19: EU state and temporary framework
On 19 March 2020,1 the European Commission adopted a State Aid Temporary Framework to enable EU Member States to use the full flexibility foreseen under EU State aid rules to […]...

COVID-19: WTO and WCO pledge joint efforts to facilitate trade in essential goods
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.63k
6 April 2020, the heads of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and World Customs Organization (WCO) issued a joint statement pledging to work together to facilitate trade in essential goods […]...

Mobility package: Council adopts truck drivers reform
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.33k
7 April 2020, the Council adopted a major reform of the EU road transport sector, known as the Mobility Package. The new rules will improve drivers’ working conditions, introduce special […]...

Additional customs duties on imports from the USA
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.49k
The European Union shall apply additional customs duties as specified in Regulation (EU) 2020/502 of 6 April 2020 on certain commercial policy measures concerning certain products originating in the United […]...

Regular update on measures related to COVID-19
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.41k
ESC prepares a regular update on the measured introduced by the EU Member States related to COVID-19. For the recent information, please see here....

Supply chain stakeholders alert President Von der Leyen about their disapproval of the CBER decision
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 2.24k
The supply chain stakeholders alert the President of the European Commission, Ms Ursula Von der Leyen, that they disapprove of the prolongation of the Consortia Block Exemption Regulation for another […]...

COVID-19: loading and unloading sites. ESC and CLECAT joint recommendations
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 3.61k
ESC and CLECAT reach out to drivers, road hauliers, logistics service providers, consignors, and consignees to work together to diminish the impact of COVID-19 at loading and unloading sites, follow […]...

Overview of open service points for truck drivers
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.66k
Transportation of goods across and between countries is essential. However, truck drivers are facing more and more issues, caused by the presence of COVID-19 restrictions. Due to the lack of […]...

Update on the waiting times at the border
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 3.52k
Corona has led to many new rules within the European Union. These rules are not only on the national level, but they are also focused on the border areas. The […]...

Coronavirus: ESC calls for additional freight flights after US entry ban
- Nathalie Rousseau
- 4.29k
President Trump of the United States (USA) announced last night that, from Friday noon until end of April, an entry ban applies to residents of the European Union (EU). United […]...

European Commission proposes 2021 as the European Year of Rail
- Nathalie Rousseau
- 4.97k
European Commission proposes 2021 as the European Year of Rail!...

CORONAVIRUS: container line shipping heavily hit
- Nathalie Rousseau
- 5.91k
CORONAVIRUS: container line shipping heavily hit Ships that do sail between Asia and Europe are less loaded...

Fourth Drewry-ESC annual survey of shippers on container shipping service quality
- Nathalie Rousseau
- 2.95k
The European Shippers’ Council, which represents the logistics interests of manufacturers, retailers and wholesalers across Europe, and Drewry, the leading international shipping consultant, invite you to complete this short survey […]...

Coronavirus impacts shippers
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 2.05k
The whole world is following the news on coronavirus and hoping for the quickest development of proper preventive measures and for the cure for the infected people. It proves how […]...

Commissioner Hogan on WTO reform, Green Deal, and EU, US, China relations
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.89k
EU Trade Commissioner Phil Hogan set out his vision for trade policy under the Von Der Leyen Commission at the Centre for European Reform’s third annual Conference on “Europe and […]...

Shippers together with other stakeholders call for a bold and realistic European Green Deal
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.68k
The European associations representing logistics service providers, seaport and inland port authorities, shippers, inland waterways, combined transport operators, rail freight operators, port operators and terminal operators, marine equipment manufacturers and […]...

Objection to include CBER prolongation in Commission’s programme
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.57k
Shippers, freight forwarders and port service providers strongly object to the inclusion of the prolongation of the CBER in the Commission’s Work Programme Brussels, 10th of February 2020, associations representing […]...

Postponed to 11th of June 2020
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 2.15k
The conference ‘The EU, US, and China in the Age of Disruption: Impacts and Solutions’ will take place in Brussels on the 11th of June 2020. The event focuses on […]...

Stakeholders in the Maritime Logistic Supply urge the Commission to proceed to a proper objective evaluation of the Consortia BER.
- Nathalie Rousseau
- 2.61k
JOINT PRESS RELEASE Stakeholders in the Maritime Logistics Supply Chain urge EC to proceed to a proper objective evaluation of the Consortia BER. Brussels, Belgium, 17 January 2020 Stakeholders […]...

3rd Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 1.66k
Stockholm, 19-20 February 2020, ESC will take part in the 3rd Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety hosted by Sweden. The theme of the conference is Achieving Global Goals 2030. […]...

Transport as a priority of the Croatian Presidency
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 2.44k
A European transport area, high-quality and secure data infrastructure, and an integrated energy market are keys to make the European Union more connected. A Europe that connects is one of […]...

Mobility Package 1 on the way to adoption
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 2.56k
On the 20th of December 2019, the Council’s Committee of Permanent Representatives (COREPER 2) approved a set of proposals – known as the Mobility Package – on drivers’ working conditions, […]...

Trade: tariffs suspension and REX
- Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
- 2.81k
Autonomous common customs tariff duties on certain agricultural and industrial products are suspended as from the 1st of January 2020 following the publication in the Official Journal of the EU […]...

















































































































































































































































































































































































































March 17, 2023: 28-30 March, Transport and Logistics Innovation Week
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
SITL is the major event that brings together professionals from the transport and logistics industry to present the latest market developments to manufacturers and distributors. One place – three
March 9, 2023: AmChamEU – Transparency and cooperation: Transatlantic Conference: 22 March 2023
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
AmCham EU is organising Transatlantic Conference 2023 on the 22nd of March 2023. A wide range of experts and insiders will speak about transatlantic cooperation and the importance of a
March 9, 2023: WTO finds global trade resilient following one year of war in Ukraine
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
A new WTO information note released on 23 February 2023 reports that global trade remained resilient and performed better than pessimistic predictions for 2022 as economies greatly affected by the
March 9, 2023: Identification of the presence of Defeat Devices as regards emissions of light-duty vehicles approved with RDE, heavy-duty vehicles and on anti-tampering protection
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
On the 24th of February 2023, the European Commission published notice ‘Guidance on the identification of the presence of Defeat Devices with regards to emissions of light-duty vehicles approved
March 9, 2023: Germany’s position on a negotiated agreement to end CO2 emissions from new cars and vans by 2035
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
German Transport Minister Volker Wissing said his country would not formally back a negotiated agreement to end CO2 emissions from new cars and vans by 2035 unless a proposal on
March 9, 2023: Delegated Acts in Regulation 2020/1056 on Electronic freight transport information
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
On the 1st of March 2023, the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism met to scrutinise the delay in relation to the Delegated Acts in Regulation 2020/1056 on Electronic
March 9, 2023: Digital automatic coupling in rail freight transport
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
On the 1st of March 2023, the Transport and Tourism Committee of the European Parliament held an exchange of views with the European Commission, on the Digital automatic coupling (DAC)
March 9, 2023: A new way forward on the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
On the 27th of February 2023, the European Commission and the Government of the United Kingdom reached a political agreement in principle on the Windsor Framework. This constitutes a comprehensive
March 9, 2023: Customs, Inside Anywhere Insights Everywhere
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
It is 2040 and Customs has made itself obsolete, so to speak. The supervision on border-crossing international trade has transformed from an organization to a system. Declarations are no longer
February 10, 2023: Air freight: ESC addresses shippers needs at World Cargo Summit 2023
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
European Shippers’ Council, being one of the speakers at the World Cargo Summit 2023 in Abu Dhabi, addressed the current situation in the air freight industry. The theme of the
February 10, 2023: Joint statement of the EU industry: CO₂ Regulation for Heavy-Duty Vehicles should recognise decarbonisation potential of sustainable and renewable fuels
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The European industry, including fuel and automotive suppliers, vehicle manufacturers, dealers, repairers, and transport operators eagerly anticipates the European Commission proposal on the revision of
February 10, 2023: Road transport, shippers and energy groups warn on new EU truck CO₂ rules risk to supply chains
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
In a joint letter sent to EU Executive Vice President Frans Timmerman, IRU, the European Shippers’ Council, and FuelsEurope – representing road transport operators, shippers and energy suppliers
February 10, 2023: The Swedish Presidency priorities in Transport
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
On 31 January, the European Parliament TRAN Committee received a visit from the Swedish Presidency in the form Andreas Carlson, Minister for Infrastructure and Housing, in charge of Transport. During
February 10, 2023: Study on ‘Pricing instruments on transport emissions’
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The study requested by the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism provides an overview of pricing instruments on road transport CO2 emissions. It presents the current use of these
February 10, 2023: Outcome: proven alternative financing options for solution providers and buyers of first-of-a-kind sustainable transport solutions
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The webinar ‘Proven alternative financing options for solution providers and buyers of first-of-a-kind sustainable transport solutions’ took place on 25 January 2023. The webinar was organised in the framework
February 7, 2023: EU marine governance gets a boost as new European research project sets sail
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
European Shippers’ Council together with 14 other partners of the PERMAGOV project will work on improving the performance of the Green Deal and marine policies. EU marine governance must evolve
February 2, 2023: Funding opportunities, February – March 2023
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
ESC has outlined the relevant funding opportunities in the area of logistics and transport. The EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation is Horizon Europe. The programme supports the
January 12, 2023: Free webinar: Proven alternative financing options for solution providers and buyers of first-of-a-kind sustainable transport solutions
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
25th January 2023, the European project ENTRANCE is organising a free webinar to demonstrate the feasibility and accessibility of alternative finance solutions. What can you benefit from the webinar? •
December 23, 2022: Horizon Europe 2023-24 work programme
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
In December, the European Commission approved the Horizon Europe 2023-24 work program, with about €13.5 billion to support researchers in Europe to find breakthrough solutions to environmental, energy,
December 23, 2022: MEPs’ draft report on improving TEN-T
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
MEPs on the Transport and Tourism Committee discussed the suggestions on how to improve new EU rules on trans-European transport network in order to speed-up its completion. Transport MEPs engaged
December 23, 2022: EU supply of critical metals
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The necessity to secure the supply of critical metals (lithium, cobalt, rare earths, etc) has received rising political attention. In December, Dominique Riquet, Member of the European Parliament, founder
December 23, 2022: Accelerating the supply chain transition
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The supply chain is under more pressure than ever. Companies are struggling to organize the chain in a better and more future-oriented way. The Supervisory Board has their task cut
December 22, 2022: Aviation within the EU Emissions Trading System
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The co-legislators reached a deal on the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) as regards aviation, which foresees that the price on aviation carbon emissions will continue to apply only to
December 16, 2022: Moving Towards a Transparent, Resilient, and Sustainable Chain
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
At the moment, chains that are transparent, resilient, and actually manageable due to extensive digitalization, with chain partners who create concrete added value separately and jointly, is still a distant
December 15, 2022: Trade and logistics: key takeaways from the PLANET Advisory Board
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
On the 29th of November 2022, PLANET project’s Advisory Board moderated by the European Shippers Council and justASK! concentrated on looking at the PLANET project´s achievements to date: – Tools
December 12, 2022: ESC on EU ETS Maritime
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The European Shippers’ Council welcomes the ambitious climate goals laid down in the European Climate Law and the European Green Deal and likewise supports the ultimate purpose of the Fit
November 29, 2022: Can platooning keep its promises?
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The European project ENSEMBLE has developed a communication protocol approved by all major European truck manufacturers for platooning multi-brand road convoys. Combining tests on simulators, demonstrations
November 29, 2022: Need for a long-term strategy regarding the problem of drought and inland shipping
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The European Commission answered the European Parliament regarding the major bottlenecks in inland navigation caused by droughts and the solutions that the EC envisages. As the European Parliament stated,
November 28, 2022: Inland waterways: investments and innovation will make this transport reliable, flexible, and agile
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
At the event “Role of Inland Waterways Transport in the Framework of EU’s Mobility and Supply Policy” organised by the European Barge Union on 17 November 2022, ESC Secretary General Godfried
November 25, 2022: Logistics for Europe: let’s move towards resilient and competitive supply chains
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
23rd November 2022, the 2022 Logistics for Europe event brought together shippers, freight forwarders, logistics sector professionals, and European law makers. They engaged in a constructive discussion
November 17, 2022: Funding opportunities, November-December 2022
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
ESC has outlined the relevant funding opportunities in the area of logistics and transport. The EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation is Horizon Europe. The programme supports the
October 18, 2022: Free online workshop: Italian/Piedmontian initiatives supporting road zero emission freight and logistics
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
Date and Time: 19 October 2022, 10:00 – 12:10 h (CET) (via Zoom) This workshop belongs to the series of online workshops on “countries and regions initiatives supporting zero emission
October 17, 2022: The end-to-end supply chain
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
In his article for Port Technology International, ESC Secretary General Godfried Smit explains the end-to-end supply chain and its recent changes and challenges. Due to Covid and the war in
October 17, 2022: Overcoming the European truck drivers’ shortage
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
During the Roundtable “Overcoming the European truck drivers’ shortage” at the European SDG (sustainability development goals) Summit 2022 last week, ESC Secretary General Godfried Smit stressed the seriousness
October 17, 2022: Experts are calling the European Commission for a dialogue on taxation and customs issues
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
ESC is a member of the Trade Contact Group (TCG) of the European Commission’s Directorate-General Taxation and Customs Union. The TCG provides a platform for regular consultations at Union level
October 12, 2022: Charter on improving the treatment of drivers
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
On October 11, 2022, Jordi Espin Vallbona, ESC’s Strategic Relations Manager, took part in an event organised by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) at the European Parliament. He delivered
October 11, 2022: Global Shippers publish manifesto on minimal service levels in maritime container transport
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The goal of this manifesto is to describe a minimal level of service and fair treatment that shippers can expect in maritime container transport. It works as a benchmark to
October 10, 2022: MARKET ANALYSIS ON INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR MEDIUM- AND HEAVY-DUTY ZERO-EMISSION VEHICLES FOR ROAD FREIGHT TRANSPORT!
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
In the frame of the ENTRANCE project, a market analysis on innovative solutions for Medium- and Heavy-duty Zero-Emission Vehicles for Road Freight Transport has been developed and made available for
October 10, 2022: Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) 2022 CALL is OPEN for pre-proposal submission
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The purpose of this Call is to support transnational research and/or innovation projects addressing urban challenges to help cities in their transition towards a more sustainable economy and functioning.
October 4, 2022: Review of the EU Consortia Block Exemption Regulation: stakeholders call the EC for a change in legislation
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
ESC together with other stakeholders are calling the European Commission for a change in the legislative framework in the maritime shipping sector. « As consumers or suppliers to the container
October 3, 2022: Workshop on Swedish initiatives supporting road zero emission freight and logistics
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
Date and Time: 11 October 2022, 10:00 – 11:30 h (CET) (via Zoom) As part of the series of online workshops on “countries and regions initiatives supporting zero-emission road freight
September 29, 2022: SAVE THE DATE: Logistics for Europe, Brussels, 23 November 2022
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
ESC, CLECAT, and ELA are pleased to invite you to the Logistics for Europe event taking place on the 23rd of November 2022 (13:00-20:00) at the Residence Palace in Brussels
September 29, 2022: European Parliament: draft report on resilient supply chains in EU trade to address current shortages
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The Committee on International Trade of the European Parliament produced a draft report on resilient supply chains in EU trade to address current shortages. In its report the European Parliament
September 29, 2022: Supply and pricing of energy threaten Europe’s modal shift objectives
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The ongoing crisis in European energy markets triggered by the Russian invasion of Ukraine will have a significant impact on all sectors. Despite its energy-efficiency rail transportation is no exemption.
September 29, 2022: International Carriage of Dangerous Goods
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
On 20 September 2022, the Council took a decision on the position to be adopted on behalf of the European Union on the amendments to the Annexes to the Agreement
September 29, 2022: Commission moves to ban products made with forced labour on the EU market
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The Commission proposed to prohibit products made with forced labour on the EU market. The proposal covers all products, namely those made in the EU for domestic consumption and exports,
September 29, 2022: Tracking the EU Commissioners’ commitments
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The policy departments of the European Parliament produced a compilation of briefings that track the commitments made by the Vice-Presidents and Commissioners to the European Parliament – in their written
September 29, 2022: Funding opportunities, October
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
ESC has outlined the relevant funding opportunities in the area of logistics and transport. The EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation is Horizon Europe. The programme supports the
September 29, 2022: Maritime industry unites to call for earmarking of ETS revenues
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
European shippers, ports, shipowners, cruise sector, shipyards and equipment manufacturers, fuel suppliers, forwarders and port operators join forces and call on the Member States and the European Parliament
September 15, 2022: 2022 State of the Union Address by President von der Leyen
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
On September 14th, 2022, President von der Leyen delivered the annual State of the Union Address. In the course of her speech, President von der Leyen acknowledged the important role
September 6, 2022: Funding opportunities in research and innovation
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
ESC has outlined the relevant funding opportunities in the area of logistics and transport. The EU’s key funding programme for research and innovation is Horizon Europe. The programme supports the
September 6, 2022: CENELEC offers a new tool to manage electrical compatibility in railways
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
Ensuring the electrical compatibility between rolling stock and electric traction systems is crucial for organizing a railway network. The train operating companies must be able to know the electrification
September 6, 2022: Leaflets for drivers and operators on Posting of Drivers and Driving and Resting Time
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The European Labour Authority (ELA or the Authority) prepared and published two information leaflets for drivers and operators in the road transport sector. In some cases, the legislation also contains
September 6, 2022: Implications of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine for the European Economy
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The cost of the war, so far, can be estimated at around one-and-a-half point of lower real growth and about three additional points of headline inflation. The invasion came at
September 6, 2022: Commission amends TEN-T proposal in view of the impact brought by the war situation in Ukraine
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The Commission proposes to amend its December 2021 proposal on the revision of the TEN-T Regulation. Russia’s war against Ukraine has redefined the geopolitical landscape, highlighting the EU’s vulnerability
August 4, 2022: Decarbonizing Road Freight Transport: Zero Emissions Vehicles availability roadmap
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
WHY THIS WEBINAR Freight transport, logistics companies and shippers are developing and implementing their decarbonization roadmaps. Battery Electric and Fuel Cell Hydrogen Electric vehicles are key technologies
August 3, 2022: DCSA and the European Shippers’ Council agree to collaborate to drive adoption of DCSA standards
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
AMSTERDAM, BRUSSELS, 3 August, 2022 — Ongoing supply chain disruption has highlighted the urgency for closer collaboration between cargo owners and ocean carriers to improve cargo visibility and data communication.
July 28, 2022: Open letter to the European Commission on CO2 standards for heavy duty vehicles
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
Time to recognise the role of renewable fuels to decarbonise road transport In the context of the upcoming legislation on CO2 standards for Heavy Duty Vehicles, ESC together with NGVA
July 12, 2022: European Parliament pushes for greener aviation fuels
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
On July 7, the European Parliament plenary held a debate and vote on the ReFuelEU Aviation report. Parliament adopted its position on new draft EU rules to increase the uptake
July 12, 2022: Mobility Package I: questions on implementation and enforcement
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The European Commission commented on the questions coming from the European Parliament regarding preliminary observations on the implementation of the Mobility Package I. One of the questions also related
July 12, 2022: Study: the future of transport in the context of the Recovery Plan
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The report requested by the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism provides an overview of the EU’s 29 transport sector priorities and the National Recovery and Resilience
July 12, 2022: Corporate sustainability due diligence and value chains versus supply chains
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
In its answer to the European Parliament, the European Commission explains the concept of the ‘value chain’ as used in the proposal on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence. The Commission was
July 12, 2022: Flexibility and quality of air cargo services will attract shippers
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The International Air Cargo Association announced that the first edition of the Regional event series was a success. On the 28th of June, during the panel discussion, Denis Choumert, the
July 11, 2022: Flexiwaggon: cost reductions for the value chain
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
By taking freight transport from the highway to the railway, the Swedish company Flexiwaggon enables significant cost reductions across the value chain while improving sustainability in the transport industry.
June 16, 2022: Discussing shippers’ needs and expectations at TIACA symposium on 28 June
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
Global supply chains have come under more sustained pressure in the past two years than any time in the last 70 years. Borders closed borders open, maritime and air capacity
June 14, 2022: What stakehoders think: the need for technology openness to achieve CO2 emissions reduction from vehicles
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
Various Stakeholders addressed Members of the European Parliament and Member States’ representatives with an open letter stressing the need for technology openness to achieve CO2 emissions reduction from
June 14, 2022: Moving towards Fit for 55: IRU position
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The European Shippers’ Council supports decarbonisation of transport sector and the greening transition. However, it is vital to choose correct tools and realistic directions on the way forward. ESC shares
June 14, 2022: MEPs back objective of zero emissions for cars and vans in 2035
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
In a plenary vote on the 8th of June, MEPs adopted their position on proposed rules to revise the CO2 emissions performance standards for new cars and vans, part of
June 14, 2022: MEPs want stricter rules for Member States’ greenhouse gas emissions
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
On the 8th of June 2022, the European Parliament adopted its position on the effort sharing regulation which sets binding annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions for EU Member States
June 14, 2022: Votes in the European Parliament
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
Last week, the European Parliament voted on several proposals in the framework of Fit for 55. Some proposals (amongst them the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) were not accepted and shall
June 14, 2022: Council adopts its position on three texts relating to the transport sector
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
On the 2nd of June 2022, European transport ministers adopted a common position (‘general approach’) on each of the three legislative proposals of the Fit for 55 package that relate
June 14, 2022: European Environment Agency: analysis on road transport gas emissions
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
Growing transport volumes have been driving Europe’s road transport emissions up in the past two decades. A European Environment Agency (EEA) analysis, published on the 1st of June 2022, shows
June 14, 2022: RAIL: Multimodal Freight Conference, 22 June, Le Havre
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
As customers all over the world are demanding environmentally sound freight transport solutions, many European ports are investing heavily into improving their rail infrastructure for the hinterland transport
June 14, 2022: Transport Council conclusions: TEN-T and driver attestations for third country drivers
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
On the 2nd of June 2022, Ministers in the TTE Council (Transport) exchanged views on the draft Regulation proposed by the European Commission on the further development of the trans-European
June 14, 2022: Austria’s policy restricting lorry traffic through Tyrol
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
Austria’s policy to restrict lorry traffic through Tyrol is increasingly hampering transport services in the region and affecting supply chains across the EU. Following on from block clearances and sectoral
June 14, 2022: WEBINAR – How to calculate Greenhouse Gas Reduction from sustainable transport innovation
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
Transport accounts for approximately 21% of global GHG emissions according to the International Energy Agency. To enable market uptake of innovation, evidence-based impact assessment of the emission reductions
June 13, 2022: Commission’s Contingency Plan for Transport
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
A Contingency Plan for Transport, adopted by the European Commission on the 23rd of May aims to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector in times of crisis. The
June 13, 2022: Suspended import duties on Ukraine products
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
At the Press Conference at the Foreign Affairs Council (Trade), Executive Vice-President Dombrovskis informed about the suspension of import duties on all Ukrainian exports for one year. The decision entered
June 13, 2022: WTO reform and preparations for the 12th WTO ministerial conference
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
Ministers discussed preparations for the 12th World Trade Organization ministerial conference (CM12), which will take place in Geneva from 12 to 15 June 2022 against the backdrop of Russia’s aggression
June 13, 2022: EU Legislative Tracker
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The remaining priority files as identified by the European Commission in its Work Programme are available here. The document was updated on the 10th of June. Source: Dods
June 2, 2022: Supply chain ethics
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
« We do explain the causes of the misfunctioning of supply chain, such as the disruption by Brexit, the worldwide mismatch between demand and capacity due to the Corona pandemic, and
June 2, 2022: Workshops: Countries and regions initiatives supporting zero emission road freight and logistics
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
ALICE and EMEurope, with the support of the POLIS Network and ENTRANCE project, are jointly organising a series of online workshops on “countries and regions initiatives supporting zero emission road
June 2, 2022: Commission’s Contingency Plan for Transport
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
On Monday the 23rd of May, the European Commission adopted a Contingency Plan for Transport, which aims to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector in times of crisis.
May 24, 2022: EIT Urban Mobility´s – Second Info Session: ChallengeMyCity | Madrid
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
Take part in the second Info Session for the Challenge My City Call for Proposals! On 26 May, from 15:00 to 16:00 CET, EIT Urban Mobility will further explain the
May 19, 2022: Electronic exchanges in transport and logistics
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
Current state of digital maturity in the transport and logistics will be discussed at the “Digitization beyond 2022” event on the 8th of June 2022. The participants will exchange knowledge
May 19, 2022: Second ENTRANCE live webinar
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
Are you a Small and Medium Enterprise-Startup or spinout company and looking for funding for your innovation? The ENTRANCE project is designed to mobilise financial resources and boost sustainable innovations
May 3, 2022: Guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The European Commission is asking for feedback on guidelines for the development of the trans-European transport network. EU policy on transport infrastructure aims to facilitate transport across Europe
May 3, 2022: Increasing power of Chinese logistics and a need to maintain fair competition
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
ESC President Roman Stiftner commented on the increasing market power of Chinese logistics companies. In his interview to the BVL magazine he stated that the developments in China have been
May 3, 2022: Conference “Fit for 55: the Road Ahead”, 1 June 2022
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
Brussels, 1 June 2022, International Road Transport Union and the European Commission are organising “Fit for 55: the Road Ahead” conference which will be held physically and online from 17:00
May 3, 2022: Emissions reduction, EU Emissions Trading system, and road transport
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
CO2 emission standards for cars and vans On April 20, the European Parliament Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) adopted its opinion on the Amending Regulation (EU) 2019/631 as
May 3, 2022: EMSA report on COVID-19 Impact on Shipping
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) report provides figures on the impact of COVID-19 on shipping traffic; it is based on solid vessel movements statistics showing the port call trends
May 3, 2022: Metals for Clean Energy
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
Last week, at Metals for Clean Energy: Solving Europe’s raw materials challenge event, experts debated how to bridge Europe’s metals supply gap, securely and sustainably. A landmark study quantifying
May 3, 2022: European Commission answers European Parliament on extremely high container prices and impact on consumer prices
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The recently published Eurostat figures mark a record high 5.1% inflation in the Eurozone in January 2022. In the Netherlands, inflation has even climbed to 6.4% – the highest level
April 26, 2022: The ESC supports the EC proposal for alternative fuel infrastructures and welcomes the EP´s draft report
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
European Shippers’ Council applauds the determined actions taken by the European Parliament and the European Commission to establish a proper and pan-European network of sufficient charging and fueling
April 20, 2022: ENTRANCE & EIT Urban Mobility call: Intelligent Transport Systems for sustainable city logistics
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
European project ENTRANCE and EIT Urban Mobility are calling on all solution providers ready to deliver Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) for sustainable city logistics for European cities. The ENTRANCE
April 19, 2022: Webinar “Maritime Supply Chain Challenges in Disrupted Times”, 26 April 2022
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
Shippers are cordially invited to participate in “Maritime Supply Chain Challenges in Disrupted Times” webinar that will take place on the 26th of April 2022, 11.00-12.15 CET. The webinar
April 6, 2022: Maritime market: Commission doesn’t consider behaviour of alliances anti-competitive; ESC wants the EC to do its job
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
24th March 2022, in its response to Member of the European Parliament Vera Tax regarding the situation in the maritime sector – competition, the selective picking of cargo and routes,
April 5, 2022: Shifting cargo to rail, new shift2030 initiative
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
Last week, 28 March 2022, shift2030 – an enterprise that promotes the modal shift – launched the Time2Shift action to provide practical information to shippers and carriers about shifting their
April 5, 2022: PLANET’s liaison with other EU-funded initiatives and projects
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
In the project PLANET – Progress towards Federated Logistics Through The Integration Of TEN-T into A Global Trade Network – ESC is leading a task on Stakeholder Engagement, Advisory Board,
April 5, 2022: European Innovation Procurement Awards
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The European Innovation Council has launched the second edition of the European Innovation Procurement Awards to promote and implement innovation procurement across Europe. “Innovation procurement boosts
April 4, 2022: New guidance to support logistics industry towards zero emissions
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
As an associate partner of the Global Logistics Emissions Council, ESC welcomes a new initiative of the Smart Freight Centre and WBCSD co-developed with 30+ global companies to advance the
April 4, 2022: Public consultation: extension of EU Digital COVID Certificate Regulation
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The European Commission has decided to propose a revision of the European Digital Certificate Regulation and to extend the use the EU Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC) until June 30, 2023.
April 4, 2022: Commission state aid due to war situation in Ukraine
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The current war situation in Ukraine, the sanctions imposed by the EU and international partners against Russia and Belarus, and the counter measures taken by Russia will have economic repercussions
April 4, 2022: Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the EU and UK
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
24 March 2022, European Commission published Annual Report on the implementation and application of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom of Great Britain
April 4, 2022: ESPORG Award Ceremony 2022
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
ESPORG, the European Secure Parking Organisation, in partnership with its public and private stakeholders from the road transport and supplier industries, established a dedicated Excellence in Truck Parking
April 4, 2022: ALICE position on Fit for 55
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
ESC, as a member of the European Technology Platform ALICE, contributes to the ALICE activities in research, innovation, and market deployment of logistics and supply chain management innovation in Europe.
March 7, 2022: PLANET’s living labs to analyse global trade, infrastructure issues, and TEN-T
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The EU project PLANET has published a short video summarising the background, the key objectives, and an overview of the three Living Labs contributing to analysing global trade flows, infrastructure
March 4, 2022: Innovations in logistics – report December 2021
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
This paper is the result of a research conducted by three MSc students of the University of Groningen under the supervision of the program managers of TKI and professors from
March 4, 2022: Call for Innovation for the Business Plan 2023-2025 – Apply until 28 April 2022!
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
EIT Urban Mobility, which is an initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), launches a call for Innovation for the Business Plan 2023-2025 co-funded by the European
February 28, 2022: Consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine for trade and logistics
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine has far-reaching consequences for logistics and trade with Ukraine and the surrounding region. ESC is first and foremost seriously concerned about the consequences
February 28, 2022: ESC contributes to EC consultation on weights and dimensions
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
ESC sees innovation as an indispensable tool in emissions reduction. Longer and heavier vehicles can be seen as an innovative measure that can be applied directly. Even in densely populated
February 28, 2022: EU adopts new road charging rules for greening road transport
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
17 February 2022, the EU adopted new rules on road charging. The new system will improve incentives for more efficient and sustainable road transport. It will phase out time-based vignettes
February 28, 2022: Inquiry in the container shipping sector is needed to remove unfair and discriminatory rules
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
ESC supports CLECAT in its call for an urgent inquiry in the container shipping. High freight costs accompanied by discrimination and extremely low quality of services coincide with high profits
February 28, 2022: Maritime disruption to be discussed at Container Shipping conference
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
European Shippers’ Council will present their crucial insights into current trends and effective container shipping techniques to global industry leaders at the Container Shipping Conference in May 2022.
February 28, 2022: The role of maritime trade in the post-COVID recovery
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
Shipping has a vital role to play in post pandemic recovery for the EU but must not be ignored in reforms to the bloc’s trade policy, said speakers at the
February 3, 2022: A regular chemical train on the New Silk Road
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
As soon as the Chinese New Year is over, a regular chemical train may be running on the New Silk Road. That is the plan of COSCO and VTG, which
February 3, 2022: Inland waterway transport needs investment
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
In its opinion adopted at the January plenary, the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) supports transport multimodality and smart shipping, pointing out that inland waterway transport is essential
February 3, 2022: Commission consultations on the greening and digitalisation of the mobility, transport and automotive ecosystem
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
24th January, 2022, the Commission invites interested parties to reflect and contribute on the transition of the mobility ecosystem, covering automotive, waterborne and rail supply. The Commission is now
February 3, 2022: Mobility ecosystem: scenarios for a transition pathway
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The European Commission published the Commission staff working document “For a resilient, innovative, sustainable and digital mobility ecosystem – scenarios for a transition pathway.”
February 3, 2022: Disruption of maritime supply chains
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
Due to disturbed supply and demand, shipping capacity was withdrawn until mid-2020 from various trade lines, which caused bottlenecks when demand grew rapidly again. What is more, a number of
February 3, 2022: Trade: economic coercion by third countries and sustainable corporate governance
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
On January 25, the European Parliament Committee on International Trade held a first exchange of views on the Commission’s proposal for a regulation on the protection of the Union and
February 3, 2022: Study on freight transport: relaunching transport and tourism in the EU after COVID-19
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The thematic study “Relaunching transport and tourism in the EU after COVID-19: Freight transport” provides an overview of the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on EU freight transport,
December 16, 2021: The 6th Plenary Meeting of the Digital Transport and Logistics Forum
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
ESC, as a full member and active observer of the Digital Transport and Logistics Forum, participated in the DTLF’s 6th Plenary Meeting on the 8th of December 2021. Led by
December 16, 2021: Transport, Telecommunications and Energy Council: Fit for 55 package
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The Fit for 55 package aims to help the EU reach its target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030 compared to 1990 and become
December 16, 2021: New trends in road freight transport
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
On the 9th of December 2021, the Transport Council met to discuss the file ‘New trends in road freight transport: The inflation of the number of driver attestations for third
December 16, 2021: The role of the EU budget in the Fit for 55 package
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
On the 9th of December 2021, the Committee on Budgets held an exchange of views with Executive Vice-President of the European Commission Frans Timmermans on the rule of the EU
December 16, 2021: UK-EU regulatory divergence tracker
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
The UK in a Changing Europe’s regulatory divergence tracker provides an overview of where and how the UK has used its newfound regulatory freedoms to diverge from EU standards. It
November 24, 2021: Current and future challenges in the supply chain
By: Katsiaryna Kliuyeva
At the Port of Antwerp Intermodal Marketplace on the 9th of November 2021, ESC Secretary General Godfried Smit talked about current and future challenges in the supply chain. In his