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Seafarers Go Digital: European Shipowners and Maritime Transport Unions launch initiative to support shipping and seafarers in the digital transition
The European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) and the European Transport Workers Federation (ETF), the European social partners for maritime transport, join forces to launch today the ‘Seafarers Go Digital’ initiative.…
9th July 2024 As NATO marks its 75th anniversary, we, as unions representing merchant seafarers across several NATO member states, urge the alliance and its members to recognise the vital…
Running the numbers: OceanScore reveals ship segments set to feel €1.3bn sting of FuelEU penalties
The financial impact of FuelEU Maritime is focusing the minds of shipping companies as they face potential penalties for non-compliance with greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity reduction targets – and OceanScore…
Good Morning Monaco Tuesday, July 9, 2024 UN Human Rights Council adopts Monaco’s UPR report HE Ms. Carole Lanteri, Monaco’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office… 2024…
We bring you here below this morning’s ERT’s live radio interview; Thanos Choupis’ straight questions on the results which brought the Labour Party in UK, after 14 in opposition, with…
John Faraclas with Stergios Kalogiros of Vergina TV and Prof. Ioannis Panagiotopoulos on aftermath of the British election and other current issues
The aftermath of the British general election last Thursday was fully analysed during this discussion interview with Vergina’s Stergios Kalogiros and www.allaboutshipping.co.uk ‘s John Faraclas. Professor Ioannis Panagiotopoulos, a Theology…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’It’s a subdued start for the London market, as traders digest the latest round of political upset in France, and its…
Keir Starmer: Put country first, then reform electoral system By Clive Horwood While Labour basks in the glow of a thumping 170-seat majority, smarter heads in the party – and…
Briefing: European Commission launches first in-depth merger investigation under foreign subsidies regulation
On 10 June 2024, the European Commission announced that it had opened an in-depth investigation to assess, under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), the proposed acquisition by UAE state controlled Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC…
Seafarers Go Digital launching event 10 July 2024 | 10:00 – 11:45 CEST | ECSA Office & Online Join the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) and European Transport Workers’ Federation (ETF) for the launch…
Dr. Maray Georgoussi interviews John Faraclas on Acheloos TV about Posidonia 2024, current issues of Shipping and Geopolitics
At the beginning of this Acheloos program, which was aired yesterday, we also have Theodoros Pantoulias, the general manager of the Mediterranee Hotel, a seafront four star hotel in Cephalonia,…
Mexico’s new president: IMF dilemma and risk for Latin America By Hector Torres Mexico’s new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, is inheriting a fiscal imbalance equivalent to 5.9% of the country’s gross domestic…
ESPO congratulates the Port of Lauwersoog (Exploitatiemaatschappij Havencomplex Lauwersoog, the Netherlands) for being recertified through the EcoPorts’ environmental management standard (PERS). The Port of Lauwersoog first became a member of…
EIB and Cepsa sign €285 million loan to finance the construction of a second-generation biofuels plant in Spain
· Plant in Andalusia region to make biofuels from organic waste like used cooking oil or agricultural waste, supporting the circular economy. · Biofuels to be used in sectors that are difficult…
FEPORT Eighth Stakeholders’ Conference – November 28th, 2024 – Representation of the Free State of Bavaria to the European Union
SAVE THE DATE Eighth Annual Stakeholders’ Conference Dear institutional stakeholders, Dear members, Dear colleagues and friends, We are pleased to announce the theme of FEPORT Eighth Annual Stakeholders’ Conference to be held on…
Following our previous live “encounters” with ERT’s journalist and former Seafarer Antonis Karagiannakis – emanating also from a historic maritime Greek island, that is Kasos, today we bring you in…
European Parliament election heralds further fragmentation By Taylor Pearce Sunday 9 June was a good night for the right in Europe. While ​​​this shift to the right is more likely to…
Posidonia 2024 see flury of new business deals as Shipping Industry makes statement of intent in a boost for global trade and economic growth
The 28th edition of the biennial Posidonia Exhibition came to an end today proving once again that it is the most sought-after event to conduct business and set the policy…
Good Morning Monaco Wednesday, June 5, 2024 Prince Albert becomes first official driver of Tesla Cybertruck in Europe HSH Prince Albert was on hand to unveil the new Tesla Cybertruck…
With a record number of exhibitors and a packed conference programme Posidonia’s 28th edition welcomes global maritime community to home of shipping In the presence of Greek Prime Minister Mr.…
Member States adopted last Friday Council conclusions calling for a maritime industrial strategy to enhance the competitiveness of the sector. European shipowners welcome the call by Member States on the need for…
Greek shipping getting to grips with EU ETS compliance issues amid mounting emissions costs, says OceanScore
Validation of voyage emissions data and contractual arrangements for allocation of EU ETS costs remain key challenges for Greek shipowners as they face an estimated total €335m bill this year,…
ESG Shipping Awards International 2024: Celebrating Innovation and Excellence in theGlobal Maritime Industry
Athens, Greece – May 21, 2024 – The highly anticipated ESG Shipping Awards International 2024 took place on the 20th of May, honoring outstanding achievements and innovative initiatives within the…
The future of payments: a new engine? By Jon Cunliffe Should the public have a right to the safest money in the economy – central bank-issued money? Does the ability…