The European Commission opens a consultation to reduce dependencies in supply chains
The Commission opens a call for four weeks to identify dependencies, risks, and tools applicable to sectors considered critical.
The EU proposes to the IMO specific standards for artificial intelligence in navigation and communications equipment
The Twenty-Seven and the European Commission propose that the Maritime Safety Committee open a new work program to establish requirements on safety, data quality,...
The European Commission opens the accession to the Industrial Maritime Value Chain Alliance
The call is aimed at public and private actors in the maritime sector and the blue economy and will remain open continuously, with a first deadline for applications set...
Brussels authorizes increasing transport subsidies for road transport due to the cost of fuel
The European Commission authorizes the extension and amendment of the Spanish scheme for companies affected by the crisis in the Middle East.
The Port of Algeciras conveys to the European Commission its concern about the effects of the EU ETS
Daniel Calleja visits the port accompanied by Carlos Fenoy and learns about the projects with SIECA to connect Central America and Panama with the Algeciras dock
Brussels authorizes 74 million in aid for Spanish maritime transport due to rising fuel costs
Direct subsidies will cover up to 70% of the additional costs incurred between March and September on routes with the Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, Ceuta, and...
The European Commission reduces the threshold for neighboring transshipment ports to 50% in its review of the maritime ETS
The first review since the system includes maritime transport adds vessels from 400 tons, a fund of 110 million allowances, and extensions until 2035
The European Commission defends the overall balance of the agricultural agreement between the EU and Morocco
Brussels argues that the pact must be analyzed alongside the increase in European exports, despite complaints about unfair competition and Western Sahara
The European Commission sets a specific strategy for islands and coastal communities
Brussels proposes measures on connectivity, energy, blue economy, housing, and climate resilience for insular and coastal territories
The European Commission launches OceanEye to lead global ocean observation
The initiative aims for the EU to contribute 35% of the global ocean observation system and capture 35% of the technological market by 2035.
ESPO calls for reviewing the EU maritime ETS to avoid traffic diversion to non-community ports
The European Sea Ports Organization, ESPO, has conveyed to the European Commission the need to review the maritime framework of the European Union Emissions Trading...
The European Commission approves the joint venture between Itochu and Peninsula for ammonia bunkering as marine fuel
The European Commission has given the green light to the creation of a joint venture between the Japanese Itochu Corporation and the marine fuel provider Peninsula for...
The European Commission proposes the new reference values of the EU ETS for 2026-2030 covering 75% of industrial emissions
The update of the benchmarks represents a key step in determining the level of free allocation of emission rights for the European industry. With the proposed values, the...
Gerardo Landaluce participates in the European Parliament in the consultations on the implementation of the Pact for the Mediterranean
The president of the Port Authority of the Bay of Algeciras (APBA) and vice president of the association of Mediterranean ports MedPorts, Gerardo Landaluce, participated...
EU ETS emissions fall by 1.3% in 2025, with maritime transport recording a decrease of 3%
The European Commission has published the verified emission data of the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) for the year 2025, which shows a reduction.
The trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur will be provisionally applied as of May 1st
The trade provisions of the association agreement between the European Union and Mercosur will start to be provisionally applied as of next May 1st, according to the...
The European Commission and the EIB launch an advisory program for small and medium-sized ports
The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) have launched a new advisory program that will allow small and medium-sized ports in the European Union to...
Brussels authorizes a aid scheme of 440 million to promote renewable hydrogen in Spain
The European Commission has approved a Spanish state aid scheme worth 440 million euros aimed at promoting the production of renewable hydrogen. The measure is part of...
FEPORT values the EU Port Strategy as a key step towards resilience and security in the sector
FEPORT, the European association representing private port terminal operators, has warmly welcomed the adoption of the EU Port Strategy, presented on March 4, 2026.
Interferry supports the EU maritime strategy and claims that ETS funds should be allocated to the decarbonization of the sector
Interferry, the international association representing ferry operators, has shown its support for the new maritime and port industrial strategy presented by the...