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European shipping key for Europe’s security with 34.5% of global fleet, study finds
Ahead of an event at the European Parliament on the strategic role of European Shipping to Europe’s security and competitiveness, European Shipowners release today a study on the economic value of […]
Winners of European School Competition on the Ship of the Future announced at EU ministerial meeting
Winners of European School Competition on the Ship of the Future announced at EU ministerial meeting
The European School Competition, which invited children across Europe to imagine the ship of the future, culminated yesterday in a special award ceremony during the Informal Meeting of EU […]
Shipping People: Luís Miguel Sousa
In the 11th edition of the interview series #ShippingPeople – meet the European Shipowners, we hand the microphone to Luís Miguel Sousa, Founder, President & CEO Grupo Sousa […]
European Shipowners and European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) reaffirm commitment to upskilling and reskilling of seafarers
The European Maritime Skills Forum held its second plenary session in Brussels, reaffirming the shared commitment of European Shipowners and seafarers’ unions to address the skill challenge of the […]
European Industrial Maritime Strategy highlights strategic role of shipping for energy and supply chain security, rejecting protectionist calls
European Shipowners welcome the European Industrial Maritime Strategy, which was published by the European Commission today. Reflecting on the recent geopolitical instability, the Strategy recognises the strategic […]
Statement on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz
Following the military conflict in the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding region the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the European Shipowners | ESCA and the Asian Shipowner’s Association have issued the following statement:
“Our foremost concern […]
Industrial Maritime Strategy must earmark national ETS revenues to support the availability of clean fuels for shipping
The energy transition of the shipping sector is vital to Europe’s climate goals and industrial leadership. European shipping is a strategic sector for Europe, carrying 76% of the […]
Shipping People: Karin Orsel
In the 10th edition of the interview series #ShippingPeople – meet the European Shipowners, we hand the microphone to karin Orsel, CEO of MS Shipping Group and former ES|ECSA […]
European Shipowners welcome approval by EU Member States of the EU–Mercosur Trade Agreement
European Shipowners | ECSA welcomes the approval by EU Member States of the EU–Mercosur trade agreement as a strong signal in support of open, rules-based trade at a time of heightened geopolitical […]
Launch of European School Competition to mark 60th Anniversary of European Shipowners
With the support of the European Commission and the 2026 Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European Union, European Shipowners launch an EU-wide school competition inviting school children aged 9–12 to reflect […]
