Drewry: North America-ECSA Demand to Rise in 2018

Demand in the North America-East Coast South America container trade is expected to see gradual improvement during 2018, shipping consultancy Drewry said.

Klaveness: ECSA grain export ramps up, but is still lagging last year

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EU Ministers Adopt Declaration on Maritime Transport

European Transport Ministers have adopted a ministerial declaration on maritime transport, the European Community Shipowners’ Association (ECSA) informed.

ECSA: EU Shipping Policy Needs Global Focus

To achieve further growth, the EU shipping policy needs to be globally oriented and aimed at improving the region’s competitiveness as a location for international shipping, a study by Monitor Deloitte says.

ECSA: Shipping Remains a Solid Contributor to EU

The shipping industry’s total employment contribution has increased to 2.1 million people while the total GDP contribution is estimated to have been EUR 140 billion in 2015.

ECSA Condemns Logistics’ Support for Regional Measures

The European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) has criticized European port and freight forwarder associations which voiced their support of the European Parliament’s position to include shipping in the EU Emission Trading Scheme as of 2023.

ECSA：航运业不属于欧盟排放交易体系

欧洲议会成员在全体会议上就委员会关于修订“欧洲排放交易计划指令”的建议进行了投票，但遭到了国际海事组织的强烈反对。IMO声称其已经确定了减少船舶温室气体排放的任务和时间表，并且路线图完全符合《巴黎协议》上所商定的时间。