The 74th session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 74) concluded with the adoption of a series of decisions which will advance the shipping sector efforts to reduce its emissions. The IMO strengthened energy efficiency targets for certain types of ships. These more ambitious goals apply to containers, Read more…
Organisations representing the main maritime logistics industry stakeholders (shipping lines, shippers, freight forwarders, terminal operators, labour, port authorities) as well as EU national maritime authorities met on the 8th February in Paris at a roundtable hosted by the International Transport Forum (ITF OECD). The objective of the meeting was to Read more…
ETA organized its first Autumn Conference in London on the 14th of November. More than 70 participants attended this first of its kind event, confirming that there is an interest within the industry in making the autumn conference part of the ETA annual calendar. The first edition of the Autumn Read more…
IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) approved an amendment to support the implementation of the upcoming 0,50% sulphur limit. The amendment prohibits the carriage of non-compliant fuel oil for combustion purposes for propulsion or operation onboard – unless the ship has a scrubber fitted. This measure is expected to enter Read more…
The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) presented the 2018 edition of its review of Maritime Transport. The publication examines the current situation of the sector and the long-term prospects for seaborne trade. The publication highlights the brighter times for shipping services in 2017, supported by the 2017 Read more…
IMO has selected “Empowering Women in the Maritime Community” as the World Maritime Day theme for 2019. The organization´s aim is to raise awareness within the sector on the importance of gender equality and to promote and highlight the contribution of women in the maritime industry. This IMO initiative goes Read more…
ETA 55th Annual Meeting took place in Antwerp where it returned after 19 years. More than 150 delegates and guests attended the annual event, making this edition one of the biggest in the history of the Association together with the one of last year in Trieste. During the three days, Read more…
Over 170 countries reached agreement on Friday (13 April) to reduce CO2 emissions from shipping at the last IMO MEPC meeting. After two weeks of negotiations, developing and developed countries signed a compromise to diminish GHG emissions by at least 50% by 2050 compared to 2008. This historic decision aims Read more…
More EU Budget for Transport, the coalition of more than 40 EU transport associations supporting a strong EU budget for transport after 2020 launched its own website, twitter account and change.org petition. With this action the public campaign is stepping up its efforts in view of the current debates at the Read more…
The EU Commission has presented its first Strategy for plastics as part of its efforts to reduce waste and promote the development of a circular economy. The strategy presents key commitments for action at EU level as for example new rules on packaging to improve plastics recyclability and further actions to reduce Read more…