Freight traffic in EU ports fell by -17.0% in the second quarter of 2020 |
In Italy, the decline was -40.5%
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The EU Commission authorises public support for the recapitalisation of the German tourist group TUI |
Public resources of up to EUR 1.25 billion are planned
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CLECAT and ESC once again complain that the commercial practices of containerised shipping carriers are undermineing the recovery of the EU economy |
Letter to the European Commission
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Free trade agreement between the European Union and the United Kingdom has been reached today |
It will enter into force on 1 January
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CER, ERFA and UIRR urge the EU not to prioritise road transport in climate policies |
The associations fear that the development of intermodal transport will be further delayed
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ECSA, ICS, ITF and ETF renew the EU's request to ensure the rapid and predictable disembarkation of people rescued at sea from ships |
They consider that the measures provided for in the new pact on migration and asylum are insufficient
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ECSA, the EU strategy for a sustainable transport system is good, but funds are needed |
Dorsman: The plan to revise the ship recycling regulation is premature and creates uncertainty
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The European Commission presents its strategy for the green and digital transformation of the EU transport system |
Timmermans: We have set ambitious goals to ensure a sustainable, intelligent and resilient recovery. T&E points out that the plan for aircraft and ships focuses too much on biofuels
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EMSA publishes the latest annual report on maritime accidents |
Last year, claims fell compared to 2018
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A wall against the wall with the EU on port taxation does not seem to be producing for Italy |
A comparison with european Commission officials is useful to separate purely publicist activities from economic ones
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Italy has lost the battle with the EU over the taxation of port authorities |
From January 1, 2022, port system authorities will have to be subject to the same tax rules as other companies
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BIMCO, the EU's strategy for safe and environmentally friendly ship recycling has failed |
The association points out that it is impossible for shipowners to demolish their large vessels on EU-approved shipyards
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ESC and CLECAT accuse containerised shipping carriers of jeopardising the recovery of the European economy |
Choumert: Customers are rightly irritated that line companies have taken advantage of capacity shortages to increase revenues much more than their costs
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ESC complains that container shipping companies are taking advantage of the situation to make huge profits |
The association points out that sea carriers do not provide benefits to market users as provided for in the block exemption regulation
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The European shipbuilding associations CESA and SEA Europe are calling on the IMO to have a policy to encourage the decarbonisation of shipping |
Tytgat: measures are needed to accelerate the spread of green technologies and a stable regulatory framework that incentivises first movers and supports their investments
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The EU Commission updates the European list of facilities authorised for ship recycling |
Added one shipyard in Denmark, one in Norway and two in Turkey
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Annaleena Mäkilä is the new president of the European Sea Ports Organisation |
The port of Algeciras won the ESPO Award 2020
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In the transport sector, gender discrimination starts from the pay gap |
ETF survey calling for a directive on transparency of remuneration
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Council of the EU, adopt an emergency plan for the transport of goods in the event of a pandemic |
I call on the European Commission to draw up a specific programme of action quickly
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European Commission guidelines for the application of the regulation on ship recycling |
Clarifications in light of the difficulties created by the coronavirus health crisis
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