Competitiveness
Shipping is a truly global industry, operating across borders and oceans. To ensure fair competition and a level playing field internationally, regulations should be established at a global level through the International Maritime Organization (IMO). This is a fundamental, guiding principle of shipping regulation.
Through investments in technology, infrastructure and workforce development, European shipowners continuously seek opportunities to bolster the competitiveness of the sector while upholding regulatory standards. Engaging with policymakers in the EU, ECSA advocates for regulations that promote fair competition and create a level playing field in global markets. By fostering an environment conducive to innovation and growth, shipowners contribute to economic prosperity, job creation, and sustainable development in Europe and beyond.
Discover our position papers on competitiveness below.
| Joint Statement: Charting the course towards a resilient, competitive and sustainable future Download | Publication Date: March 13, 2024 Topic: Competitiveness |
| Joint Statement: Recovery and Resilience Facility Download | Publication Date: February 10, 2021 Topic: Competitiveness |
| Statement: ECSA COVID-19 Survey Download | Publication Date: July 20, 2020 Topic: Competitiveness |
| Commission consultation consortia block exemption regulation – submission by ECSA, ASA, ICS, WSC Download | Publication Date: December 20, 2018 Topic: Competitiveness |
| ECSA – ICS – ASA on international legal framework of ocean governance Download | Publication Date: June 9, 2018 Topic: Competitiveness |
| The Reporting Formalities Directive and a European Maritime Single Window Environment Download | Publication Date: December 22, 2017 Topic: Competitiveness |
| EU Shipping Competitiveness Study Deloitte Monitor Download | Publication Date: February 23, 2017 Topic: Competitiveness |
| EU Shipping Competitiveness Study Summary Monitor Deloitte Download | Publication Date: February 23, 2017 Topic: Competitiveness |
| ECSA Brochure: “Short Sea Shipping, The full potential yet to be unleashed” Download | Publication Date: February 1, 2016 Topic: Competitiveness |
| Proposal for a Regulation establishing a framework on market access to port services and financial transparency of ports-ECSA input for the TRAN Committee discussion of 5 May 2015 Download | Publication Date: May 5, 2015 Topic: Competitiveness |
| The “Athens Declaration” A Year On: Exploiting the Full Potential of Short Sea Shipping Download | Publication Date: April 29, 2015 Topic: Competitiveness |
| ECSA position paper on the VAT treatment of passenger transport Download | Publication Date: September 23, 2014 Topic: Competitiveness |
| ECSA position paper on the Proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of VAT as regards a standard VAT return Download | Publication Date: September 23, 2014 Topic: Competitiveness |
| ECSA General Paper on the on the economic effects of the current VAT rules for passenger transport Download | Publication Date: September 22, 2014 Topic: Competitiveness |
| ECSA Table Overview on VAT rules scenarios Download | Publication Date: September 22, 2014 Topic: Competitiveness |
