Representative bodies of the EU port authorities and terminal operators, the European Sea Ports […] The post EU port and terminal operators call for focused approach to shore power in AFIR and…
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European ports and Interferry agree priorities for sustainable future
A meeting between ESPO and Interferry has agreed a common work programme to promote an environmentally sustainable future for the European ferry business through the provision and use of onshore power supply (OPS). Ferries must be recognised as a sustainable passenger transport mode. Ferry ports...
https://ferryshippingnews.com/european-ports-and-interferry-agree-priorities-for-sustainable-future/
ESPO, Interferry set priorities for sustainable ferry industry future
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) and global trade association Interferry have agreed a common work programme to promote an environmentally sustainable future for the European ferry business…
ESPO: Maritime EU ETS should not allow carbon and business leakage
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO), a representative body of the EU port authorities, has welcomed the proposal to include shipping in an Emission Trading System (ETS). The post ESPO:…
ESPO: TEN-T review gives maritime deserved place
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has embraced the European Commission’s proposal setting out the new guidelines for the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T). The post ESPO: TEN-T…
https://www.offshore-energy.biz/espo-ten-t-review-gives-maritime-deserved-place/
ESPO asks for ambitious and coherent legislation on provision and use of clean energy infrastructure for shipping
Europe’s ports welcome that the review of the current AFIR proposal is accompanied by provisions in the new FuelEU Maritime Proposal, which requires vessels to use shore-side electricity infrastructure at berth. The alignment of requirements between what ports need to do and the obligations for...
EU Maritime passengers in 2020: severe drop
In 2020: Maritime transport of passengers in EU ports was severely hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, decreasing by 45.0% compared to 2019. The total number of passengers embarked and disembarked in EU ports was 230.1 million. Italy remained the largest maritime passenger transport country in Europe....
https://ferryshippingnews.com/eu-maritime-passengers-in-2020-severe-drop/
ESPO: No AFIR without FuelEU Maritime
The European Commission recently presented a proposal on the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) to ensure timely deployment of zero-emission infrastructure for all transport…
https://www.offshore-energy.biz/espo-no-afir-without-fuel-eu/
ESPO Monthly Overview – October 2021
ESPO Monthly Overview – October 2021
29 October 2021
NEWSPort pro of the month: Sergio Prete (IT)
This month, Mr Sergio Prete, President of the Port Network Authority of the Ionian Sea – Port of Taranto, tells ESPO about his long-term vision for the Port of Taranto, the main investment projects, the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the port, how he got into maritime transport, and many other interesting topics!
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/10/29/espo-monthly-overview-october-2021/
EU revises ETS to include shipping sector
In a new climate plan, the European Commission has proposed to extend the scope of the EU’s Emissions Trading System to cover CO2 emissions from ships. The post EU revises ETS to include shipping…
https://www.offshore-energy.biz/eu-revises-ets-to-include-shipping-sector/