European Community Shipowners' Associations

European shipping is a global maritime powerhouse. With 570.5 million gross tonnes (GT) across 22,403 vessels, European shipowners represent one third of the world’s shipping capacity and hold strong positions …

Winners of European School Competition on the Ship of the Future announced at EU ministerial meeting The European School Competition, which invited children across Europe to imagine the ship of …

Main challenges and solutions for shipping to meet climate neutrality by 2050 Shipping’s path to climate neutrality by 2050 is shaped by a fundamental tension between ambition and industrial reality. …

European Shipowners and European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) reaffirm commitment to upskilling and reskilling of seafarers The European Maritime Skills Forum held its second plenary session in Brussels, reaffirming the …

In this edition of the Op-Ed, ES|ECSA Senior Director for Shipping Policy and Communications, Luisa Puccio , takes a closer look at the recently published European Industrial Maritime Strategy and …

European Industrial Maritime Strategy highlights strategic role of shipping for energy and supply chain security, rejecting protectionist calls European Shipowners welcome the European Industrial Maritime Strategy, which was published by …

Statement on the situation in the Strait of Hormuz Following the military conflict in the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding region the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the European Shipowners …

Industrial Maritime Strategy must earmark national ETS revenues to support the availability of clean fuels for shipping The energy transition of the shipping sector is vital to Europe’s climate goals …

How much has shipping changed since you took over as President in 2024? The pace of change in shipping has been extraordinary, even in the short time since I became …

European Shipowners welcome approval by EU Member States of the EU–Mercosur Trade Agreement European Shipowners | ECSA welcomes the approval by EU Member States of the EU–Mercosur trade agreement as …

Launch of European School Competition to mark 60th Anniversary of European Shipowners With the support of the European Commission and the 2026 Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the European …

ES|ECSA 60th Anniversary Reception & Event European Shipowners | ECSA marked its 60th Anniversary on 9 and 10 December in Brussels, bringing together members, policymakers, and stakeholders for two days …

Mikki Koskinen takes the helm as ES|ECSA President, with Nikolas Veniamis elected Vice-President Mikki Koskinen from Finland has been elected the next European Shipowners | ECSA President, starting on 1 …

ES|ECSA European School Creative Competition The competition aims to inspire curiosity about Europe’s maritime world, highlight the importance of shipping for our economy and environment, and connect pupils, teachers, policymakers, …

ES|ECSA European School Creative Competition The competition aims to inspire curiosity about Europe’s maritime world, highlight the importance of shipping for our economy and environment, and connect pupils, teachers, policymakers, …

STIP b uilds momentum for clean fuel up take b ut immediate follow-up is needed The Commission published this morning the Sustainable Transport Investment Plan putting forward an action plan …

Aviation and shipping sectors: an ambitious Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) a must for clean fuel availability and affordability Joint Statement – Airlines 4 Europe (A4E) & European Shipowners | …

Considering Europe’s goal to meet climate neutrality by 2050, which are the main challenges for shipping? What innovative technologies or alternative fuels do you see as solutions to reduce emissions …

European Shipowners regret the postponement of the adoption of IMO Net-Zero Framework (NZF) Today, after a week of climate negotiations in London, the member states of the UN’s International Maritime …

Considering Europe’s goal to meet climate neutrality by 2050, which are the main challenges for shipping? What innovative technologies or alternative fuels do you see as solutions to reduce emissions …

Philippe Louis-Dreyfus has been among the greatest personalities that have served as President and member of the Board of ECSA. He represented a rare mix of charisma, strong values and …

ICS and European Shipowners | ECSA welcome the Hong Kong Convention entering into force globally The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and European Shipowners | ECSA welcome the Hong Kong …

Joint industry statement from ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners | ECSA, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO on the latest developments in the Red Sea In recent days, two ships have now been attacked …

Access to clean maritime fuels is a top priority for the decarbonisation of the shipping sector. The Draghi report on the “Future of European Competitiveness” identifies shipping as one of …

Joint STIP Declaration – A4E & European Shipowners | ECSA Ahead of the Implementation Dialogue meeting of Commissioner Tzitzikostas with airlines and shipowners on the European Sustainable Transport Investment Plan …

Considering Europe’s goal to meet climate neutrality by 2050, which are the main challenges for shipping? What innovative technologies or alternative fuels do you see as solutions to reduce emissions …

Global shipping industry reaffirms support for the IMO Net Zero Framework Leading international maritime associations and organisations reiterate our strong support for adoption by the world’s governments at the UN …