The World Shipping Council (WSC), the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO), the Federation of European Private Port Companies and Terminals (FEPORT) and Assarmatori (the Italian Shipowners’ Association) have signed a joint letter to Members of the European Parliament’s ENVI and TRAN committees, calling for the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) review to strengthen measures that protect the competitiveness of European transshipment ports.
The letter welcomes the European Commission’s proposed incentive for transshipment, while calling for improvements to ensure it effectively supports European ports, investment and jobs.