ETA 3rd Autumn Conference took place virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but in spite of these difficult circumstances the event fulfilled the expectations of organizers and attendants. 81 participants representing the towage industry and Read more...
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) presented the 2020 edition of its review of Maritime Transport. The publication examines the current situation of the sector and the long-term prospects for seaborne trade. Read more...
On 28 October, the European Parliament Transport Committee (TRAN) discussed the new own-initiative report on technical and operational measures for more efficient and cleaner maritime transport. The rapporteur, Karima Delli, Chair of the TRAN committee Read more...
The EU advances with the preparation work for a new Directive on the development and adoption of alternative and green fuels for shipping, Fuel EU Maritime. The EC has recently closed a targeted consultation focused Read more...
ETA resorted to organise its 57th AGM via webconference for the first time in its history. Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in our lives ETA and this year´s AGM host, Mainport were Read more...
In view of the developments in the Covid-19 situation globally, ETA has taken the decision to postpone the Annual General Meeting in Cork until May 2021. This year and for the first time ETA will Read more...
Brussels, 26th of March 2020 We, CLECAT, ETA, ESC, ETF and FEPORT, on behalf of thousands of European freight forwarders, tugowners, shippers and port companies and terminals and transport workers, have sent a letter Read more...
ETA together with 34 organizations has presented the Declaration “Transport keep us going” highlighting the vital role transport plays in the coronavirus crisis. “The crucial role for our society that the transport and logistics sectors Read more...
ETA took the opportunity of the 3rd European Shipping Week to discuss the diverse approaches to the necessary efforts to reduce shipping emissions. The event “50 shades of Green” was the perfect occasion to discuss Read more...
Brussels, February 11th, 2020 The Communication on the European Green Deal sets very ambitious objectives for the EU and sends a strong message to the rest of the world regarding Europe’s ambition to reduce Read more...