Brussels, 14 December 2021 - Shippers and carriers met yesterday to talk about the causes and effects of recent supply chain disruption coinciding with the COVID 19 pandemic. The meeting brought together a broad representation of members from the European Shippers Council (ECS) and the World Shipping Council (WSC)...
EU Transport ministers will discuss the FuelEU Maritime proposal during the meeting of the Transport Councilon 9 December. The discussions in the Council have reflected so far the main concerns of the industry, i.e. the enforcement loopholes arising from making fuel blends purchased outside the EU subject...
Latest incident involving Danish frigate highlights severity of piracy threat in the Gulf of Guinea
European shipowners are extremely concerned about piracy attacks in the Gulf of Guinea. The latest incident in South Nigeria, which involved a suspected pirate vessel and Danish Frigate Esben Snare and resulted in...
ECSA is a shipping association partner of the shipping conference organised by the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) on the 6th of November on the margins of UNFCCC COP26 in Glasgow. The ‘Shaping the future of Shipping’ conference will bring together ministers, key policy-makers as well as industry leaders.
ECSA published today its policy paper on the EU ETS proposal. European shipowners welcome the increased climate ambition of the ‘Fit for 55’ package, recognising that the climate crisis is one of the greatest economic and environmental challenges our societies have faced.
European shipowners firmly support a dedicated fund...
ECSA supports the objective of the FuelEU Maritime proposal to foster the uptake of cleaner fuels in shipping. However, the proposal may become a missed opportunity. Using documents provided by non-EU fuel suppliers to calculate carbon savings contributing to the EU’s climate targets may create substantial enforcement loopholes. Making...
Having tangibly assisted in setting up and led the current Secretariat team at ECSA for 4 years, Martin Dorsman, Secretary General at ECSA, and in agreement with the ECSA Board of Directors, has decided to seek other work challenges, as of 1st of October 2021.
We are proud to announce that the final reportof theEU-wide project MapMaris out!
Based on the outcomes of this final report, we can happily say that the European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) together with the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA)are better prepared to explain...
World Maritime Day is dedicated this year to “Seafarers: at the core of shipping’s future”. The spotlight will be on the heroism of sea professionals who keep global supply chains moving in pandemic times and uninterruptedly run vessels to bring essential goods like food, medicines and energy all over the...