European shipowners welcome Council call for a competitive maritime sector

Member States adopted last Friday Council conclusions calling for a maritime industrial strategy to enhance the competitiveness of the sector.

European shipowners welcome the call by Member States on the need for a European maritime industrial […]

Logistics trade bodies unite in calls for industry action on new EU import declarations

Global and European trade associations representing shippers, forwarders and vessel operators have issued an urgent alert to all businesses involved in the movement of goods into or via the European […]

EU Net-Zero Industry Act: European shipowners welcome 40% production benchmark for clean shipping fuels in Europe

The last plenary of the European Parliament in Strasbourg for this five-year term adopted earlier today the new law, which aims to scale up industrial capacity for green technologies […]

ECSA welcomes European Council call for European Competitiveness Deal

ECSA welcomes the call of the European leaders for a European competitiveness deal. The conclusions of the European Council summit this week in Brussels highlight that efforts are required to close growth, productivity and innovation gaps […]

Joint open letter following the seizure of the MSC Aries

ECSA joins 16 maritime industry associations and social partners in a joint industry open letter to the United Nations Secretary General – His Excellency Antonio Guterres – calling for assistance following the seizure […]

Event | Bringing clean shipping fuels to the market | 9 April 2024

9 April 2024 | 11:00 – 12:30 CET | European Parliament

The European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) and Transport & Environment (T&E) seek to […]

Joint Declaration: “Charting the course towards a resilient, competitive and sustainable future”

EU’s waterborne transport sector issues Joint Declaration, charting the course towards a resilient, competitive and sustainable future

The Joint Declaration, signed by 13 European Associations, calls for a coordinated effort between public […]

Joint Industry Statement on the attack on MV TRUE CONFIDENCE

Industry Associations express their deep concern over the tragic loss of life and injuries suffered by the crew of MV True Confidence in an attack in the Red Sea on 6 March 2024.

The […]

European Shipowners’ priorities 2024-2029

Ahead of the 2024 European elections, ECSA launches its policy priorities for the next five years. The four pillars are Climate and energy transition, People-centred green and digital transition, Ship Finance and Competitiveness and Trade.

Red Sea: European shipowners welcome launch of Operation ASPIDES

Following growing attacks on commercial shipping, the EU Council has officially launched today the EU’s defensive maritime security operation in the Red Sea.