ECSA: Sustainable recovery requires a well-balanced recovery package

Following the special European Council meeting of 17-21 July, EU leaders agreed on a €750 billion recovery fund to help the EU tackle the crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The agreement will now go […]

Joint statement: European employers are committed to create the conditions for return to employment, job creation and better skills matching as part of the recovery

With this statement, BusinessEurope and the signatory European sectoral employers express the clear message to public authorities and […]

European and international maritime social partners, together with 9 other international maritime associations demand immediate action from governments on the crew change humanitarian crisis

The European and international maritime social partners together with 9 international maritime associations, are writing to the leaders of […]

ECSA: Extension of EU NAVFOR Operation Atalanta vital for maritime security

In a letter to the EU High Representative Josep Borrell Fontelles, ECSA underlined the need for an extension to the current mandate and the continued European leadership in maintaining maritime security through […]

Maritime industry calls for EU political leadership on seafarers

Due to the heightened humanitarian crisis due to lack of sufficient action by governments in ensuring crew changes happen, European and International maritime industry stakeholders joined forces to seek political leadership and commitment by […]

ECSA welcomes study on social aspects within the maritime transport sector

ECSA welcomes the publication of the study conducted for the European Commission as it considers the social aspects of shipping a crucial foundation for a strong, competitive and sustainable European shipping industry.

Conducted […]

Shipping and the fluidity of EU-UK trade depend on a comprehensive agreement to be concluded rapidly

Following the plenary vote in the European Parliament today on the recommendations on the future EU-UK relations, ECSA reiterates the position of the European shipping industry and […]

ECSA in full support of effective and well-targeted tonnage tax for shipping

Today, the Federation of European Private Port Operators (FEPORT) and the European Association for Forwarding, Transport, Logistics and Customs Services (CLECAT) once again asked the European Commission to take action to […]

ECSA: Major review of EU’s trade policy necessary to boost global economy after COVID-19

Following the announcement today by the European Commission for a major review of the EU’s trade policy, ECSA voices its strong support in view of a much-needed […]

ECSA launches video #EveryShipmentCounts

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the European shipping industry has been working hard to ensure that goods such as food and medical supplies, as well as energy supplies and the transport services continue to be delivered to […]