Brussels, June 27, 2025 – The undersigned associations, representing EU port and maritime stakeholders uniting shipping lines, agents, ports, terminals and forwarders, welcome the adoption of the Council General Approach…
Competitiveness
Competitiveness Compass: European Shipowners welcome focus on industry competitiveness and open trade
European Shipowners welcome the focus of European Commission’s new Competitiveness Compass on competitiveness and open trade as a prerequisite to the continent’s security, resilience and growth. Shipping is a cornerstone of Europe’s…
The Leading Maritime Cities (LMC) Report returns with its 2024 edition offering new insights into the maritime cities that offer the best policy measures, initiatives, and support. These cities excel…
Slow gender equality progress sees historic milestones By Arunima Sharan While progress towards the goal of gender equality and diversity in the global economy remains slow, the past year witnessed…
Tax tribunal rules that security deposit interest is ring-fenced under tonnage tax
International accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens* has welcomed a decision by the UK First Tax Tribunal that interest received on security deposits relating to loans taken out to buy…



