MEP submits question to the Commission on scope of ETS Maritime – Brussels

On the 13th of May, MEP Asger Christensen (Renew, Denmark) submitted a priority question for written answer on EU ETS for maritime transport to the European Commission....

ENVI Committee approves the CBAM simplification proposal – Brussels

On May 13, the ENVI Committee of the European Parliament voted on the CBAM simplification proposal, which the Commission presented as part of the Omnibus...

ENVI Committee approves provisional political agreement on microplastics regulation – Brussels

On May 13, the ENVI Committee of the European Parliament adopted the provisional political agreement on the microplastics regulation. The text was approved with 66...

Waterborne Technology Platform welcomes a revamped long term budget for the European Union – Brussels

Waterborne Technology Platform welcomes the resolution of the European Parliament regarding the long-term budget of the EU, emphasising the importance of research, development, innovation and...

FEPORT attends ESPO Conference – Thessaloniki

On 8th and 9th of May 2025, ESPO held the 21st edition of the ESPO Conference in Thessaloniki. FEPORT Secretary General, Ms. Lamia Kerdjoudj, attended the event...

Report of the LIBE Committee’s Mission – Antwerp and Rotterdam

On 14–15 April 2025, Members of the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs (LIBE) conducted a fact-finding mission to the ports...

Mediterranean Sulphur Emission Control Area enters into effect

On May 1, 2025, the Mediterranean Sea Emission Control Area (ECA) for sulphur oxides entered into effect, making the Mediterranean Sea the fifth ECA worldwide...

EFTA House Conference on Port Security – Brussels

On 29 April 2025, the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) and the Norwegian Coastal Administration (Kystverket) co-hosted the conference Navigating Challenges to Security and Resilience in...

“Don’t leave Combined Transport behind” – Joint Statement on Combined Transport – Brussels

intermodal sectors, welcome the Political Agenda presented by the Commission’s President and translated into the mission letters of the College of Commissioners. We particularly welcome...

European Ports Alliance: 2nd Senior Officials Meeting – Gdańsk

From 28 to 30 April 2025, the European Ports Alliance convened its 2nd Senior Officials Meeting (SOM) in Gdańsk, Poland. Organised by the European Commission’s...