The European Commission is making steady progress on the final pieces of implementing legislation required for the deployment of the electronic Freight Transport Information (eFTI) […]
Topic: Trade
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For cargo owners, the bill of lading has always been more than a shipping document. It represents control over goods in transit, underpins trade finance, […]
The newly announced U.S. tariffs are expected to have a significant impact on European importers and exporters, although the nature of that impact is evolving. […]
20 June 2026, the European Commission published a report on customs controls at the EU’s external borders. The report highlights the need for stronger controls […]
As a member of the European Ports Alliance Public-Private Partnership, the European Shippers’ Council will contribute to the next European Ports Alliance PPP Ministerial Meeting […]
In a world increasingly shaped by crises including climate emergency, energy scarcity, geopolitical instability, digital disruption, and public discontent. The role of urban mobility planning […]
From contractual liability in air cargo to customs procedures for e-commerce imports, 1 July 2026 marked the entry into force of two significant regulatory changes […]
On 1 July 2026, the European Union abolished the long-standing customs duty exemption for imported goods valued at EUR 150 or less, introducing a new […]
With the publication of Regulation (EU) 2026/1455, the new trade agreement between the EU and the United States has formally entered into force. The regulation […]
As European businesses navigate an increasingly complex economic and geopolitical environment, supply chains have become a strategic asset. Beyond the traditional priorities of cost and […]
The European Shippers’ Council (ESC) took part in the European Commission’s Implementation Dialogue on the EU Customs Reform, chaired by Executive Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič. The […]
Speaking at an event organised by the Spanish Shippers’ Council, ESC Secretary General Godfried Smit addressed the growing impact of geopolitical uncertainty on global supply […]
12 June 2026, the Council agreed its position on strengthening the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), the EU’s tool to fight carbon leakage and promote […]
10 June 2026, the European Union and the Republic of Korea held their 11th Summit in Brussels. The President of the European Commission, Ursula von […]
Global merchandise trade appears to have remained resilient in the first half of 2026 despite headwinds from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which […]