How to become a member

Europe is evolving at an unprecedented rate, socially and economically, and with this change come new challenges, new rules and regulations. The European Shippers’ Council is the only organisation able to stand up and speak out on these changes and challenges on behalf of European shippers. Our voice is not comprised by other freight interests: we speak solely and uniquely for shippers, representing their distinct interests on the European and global stage.

The European Shippers’ Council, the only Brussels-based organisation representing the freight transport interests of some 100,000 companies, can help you keep up with new proposals that could affect your business, give you a voice in the decisions that may affect your business, and help you keep one step ahead of developments.

Whether you are from a manufacturer or retailer, an importer or an exporter, a user of air freight, sea freight (deep sea, short-sea, coastal and inland navigation), rail or road freight services, the ESC is here to help you.

ESC Full membership is open to shippers' councils in Europe but now also to companies through a corporate membership.

Why join?

Networking with other shippers from across Europe and beyond

Involvement in key industry initiatives covering

• air freight
• sea freight (short sea and deep sea)
• road freight
• rail freight
• intermodal freight
• security
• customs
• developing operational best practices

Information about the latest news and developments in freight transport

• weekly news digest
• monitoring of key issues for members
• early warning on Commission proposals/upcoming issues

Representation & lobbying

ESC's wide-reaching contacts on the ground in Brussels mean that we can help you in building contacts and meet with influential decision makers in the world of freight transport and logistics, politics and policy: from the European Commission (senior-level staff, advisors, Director Generals and Commissioners), to Members of the European Parliament

ESC's involvement in many industry groups also allows you to build contacts with CEOs, Chairmen and other senior-level executives from major shipping lines, airlines, 3PLs, rail freight operating companies, and high profile industry representatives.

ESC has through its membership the opportunity and confidence to voice opinions at European Level looking after the interest of the SHIPPER only.

To become a Full Member or a Corporate Member of the European Shippers' Council contact Paola Lancellotti, Secretary General, ESC..