Tag: ECSA

In a recent statement, the European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA) welcomed the European Council's call for a European Competitiveness Deal. 

As European shipowners align with the EU's objectives for a greener future, Evina Fotiadou, Policy Advisor for Shipping Policy and Communications at ECSA, highlights the obstacles hindering the maritime industry's transition. Notably, she points out the decline in shipping portfolios of European banks due to stringent capital requirements.

The European Community Shipowners' Associations (ECSA) has presented policy priorities for the next five years, focusing on four pillars which are based on ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) principles. 

Shipping organizations ECSABA, ECSA, ESC, ESPO, FEPORT, WSC issued a statement on the reform of the Union Customs Code (UCC) that was adopted by the European Parliament's Internal Market Committee (IMCO).

The EU Commission has published a detailed impact assessment on possible pathways to reach the agreed goal of making the European Union climate neutral by 2050.

Continuous attacks in the Red Sea area have been raising concerns for the integrity of crew and vessels transiting the area, forcing organisations and legislative bodies such as the EU Parliament and the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to contemplate action. 

ECSA announced that it welcomed the Polish Shipping Association as a full member as of 1 January 2024.

Karin Orsel has been appointed the first female President ever in the history of ECSA, starting on 1 January 2024 for a two-year term, with Mikki Koskinen joining as the new Vice-President.  

ECSA (European Community Shipowners' Associations) has released a statement to warmly welcome the Bangladeshi authorities' decision to ratify the Hong Kong Convention. 

The Cyprus Shipping Chamber released a statement earlier this week in which it welcomed the formal approval of the new EU ETS law by the European Parliament.