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“ESN Conference 2023: “Short Sea Shipping: Efficiency,

Sustainability and Connectivity at the Service of Maritime Logistic Chains”. Huelva (Spain) November 28th” The conference, organized under the Spanish Presidency of the European Shortsea Network (ESN) and scheduled for 28 November in Huelva, will feature a high level of national and international speakers, both institutional and sectoral. It will be developed around 3 axes with a huge impact on the competitiveness of Short Sea… Read More »“ESN Conference 2023: “Short Sea Shipping: Efficiency,

2023 ΙΜΟ Greenhouse Strategy on track, but insufficient

The Hellenic Shortsea Shipowners Association welcomes the historic agreement which revises the IMO Greenhouse Gas Strategy gradually, aiming for zero GHG emissions from international shipping by 2050, as well as the ambitious goal of using alternative fuels at a rate of 10% by 2030. In order to achieve the relevant goals, it is essential for HSSA to highlight that similar initiatives are required in the… Read More »2023 ΙΜΟ Greenhouse Strategy on track, but insufficient

Basel III Rules: Recognition of ship finance positive, but further action is needed

European shipowners welcome the agreement on the Basel III rules reached between the European Parliament and the Council yesterday that gives explicit recognition to ship finance. The new rules will allow banks to apply preferential treatment to shipping portfolios on specialised lending when calculating risk weights and ultimately their capital requirements. As a result, the new law will enable banks to finance at a competitive price. This… Read More »Basel III Rules: Recognition of ship finance positive, but further action is needed