ETA held its Sustainable Conference in Brussels, on the 11th of November. The event had as theme “Strategic ports, sustainable industry: Charting Europe´s maritime course” and explored the future role of Europe’s ports and port services in the context of the upcoming European Maritime Industrial Strategy and European Port Strategy, Read more…
ETA is organizing its 2025 Sustainable Conference on the morning of the 11th of November in Brussels, at the BIP Center, in the heart of the city (Rue Royale 2/4). The conference will explore the future role of Europe’s ports and port services in the context of the upcoming European Read more…
ETA, together with FEPORT and EMPA submitted a joint position on the General Block Exemption Regulation (GBER), a EU law that allows member states to grant public aid for various projects without requiring prior approval from the European Commission if the aid meets specific conditions. Therefore, it exempts certain categories Read more…
The European Tugowners Association (ETA) has changed its leadership following the resignation of Mattias Hellström as Chairman. Elected at the last Annual General Meeting in Syracuse in June, Mr Hellström has now stepped down from his role following his departure from Svitzer, which meant he could no longer continue his Read more…
The European Tugowners Association is supporting the London International Shipping Week 2025 (LISW25), one of the most important global shipping and maritime events in the world. LISW25 will comprise over 350 official industry events and functions held in different venues within the heart of London. The event shall offer a Read more…
The European Tugowners Association (ETA) submitted its responses to the call for evidence on the European Maritime Industrial Strategy and the European Port Strategy. These two documents are expected to be published by the end of 2025 and will establish a new policy framework for the European shipping sector. ETA Read more…
The European Tugowners Association (ETA) convened once again for its 62nd Annual General Meeting, this time in Brucoli, located in the province of Syracuse (IT). The event was hosted by ETA local member Medtug. 140 delegates attended the Meeting, coming together to explore current challenges and future developments in the Read more…
17 Associations representing the waterborne logistics supply chain signed a joint position paper calling for a EU broader industrial, transport and sustainability agenda that ensures an innovative, resilient and competitive waterborne ecosystem. This political agenda should prioritise 8 pillars: 1. Ecosystem Approach Upcoming policy strategies like the EU Port Strategy Read more…
Brussels, March 20th, 2025 A comprehensive Port Strategy that fosters European port services sustainability EMPA, ETA and EuDA organised a workshop on the pivotal role of human action as a key factor to decarbonise the port services sector. The speakers and panellists discussed the role of green and digital skills, Read more…
The European Tugowners Association returns to Italy to hold its 62nd Annual General Meeting. This time, delegates will meet in sunny Sicily, in Siracusa. The ETA 2025 AGM will take place from the 3rd to the 6th of June at the Mangia´s Brucoli Hotel, in Brucoli and it will be Read more…