Europe’s transport sector is urging EU Heads of State and Government to safeguard investment in transport as the Irish Presidency presents its latest negotiating position for the 2028–2034 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). Political compromises must not come at the expense of transport investment, particularly as the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Read more…
The European Tugowners Association (ETA) supports the European Workboat Alliance, an initiative led by ETA associate member Damen to strengthen Europe’s maritime industrial value chain in the sector of workboats. Workboats play an essential role in Europe’s maritime sector, operating in ports, along coastlines and on inland waterways. From tugs Read more…
The European Commission has presented a proposal to revise the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), with the aim of strengthening support for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector while addressing concerns related to carbon leakage, administrative burden and the competitiveness of European ports. The proposal extends the scope of Read more…
The members of the European Tugowners Association (ETA) met again in Türkiye for its 63rd Annual Meeting. This year, the event was held in Istanbul and was kindly hosted by the three ETA local members Med Marine, Sanmar and Uzmar. The magnificent Çırağan Palace Kempinski Hotel, located on the shores Read more…
ETA is organizing its 2026 Conference on the 11th of June at the Çiragan Palace Kempinski Hotel in Istanbul (Yıldız, Çırağan Cd. No:32). This event will examine the EU’s evolving framework to facilitate the rapid and secure movement of military personnel and assets across Member States. It will explore how Read more…
The global tug, towage and salvage industry will gather in Gothenburg, Sweden, from 19-21 May 2026 for the International Tug & Salvage Convention, Exhibition & Awards (ITS 2026) – the first time the event has ever been held in Scandinavia. Bringing together over 1,000 senior maritime professionals from more than Read more…
The European Tugowners Association returns to Turkey in order to hold its 63rd Annual General Meeting (AGM). This time, delegates and guests will meet in the queen of all cities, Istanbul. The ETA 2026 AGM will take place from the 9th to the 12th of June and ETA members will Read more…
The European Tugowners’ Association (ETA) welcomes the launch on 4 March of the EU Ports Strategy and the European Industrial Maritime Strategy by the European Commission. These initiatives provide an important framework for the future of the European maritime cluster and for the role of Europe’s ports in an increasingly Read more…
European transport organisations are joining forces and collectively urge national governments to strengthen European funding for transport under the future EU budget and particularly to increase the budget of the future Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) to at least €100 billion. A robust European transport network is of crucial importance in Read more…
ETA will go to Türkiye to celebrate its 63rd Annual Meeting, which this year will take place in Istanbul, specifically on the European side of the City. The meeting will be held from 9 to 12 June and will be generously hosted by Med Marine, Sanmar and Uzmar. The programme Read more…