Revised amendment proposals regarding the European Competitiveness Fund have been circulated following feedback from sector stakeholders. The topic is relevant for strategic industries, including the maritime ecosystem, where access to competitiveness and innovation instruments directly affects development capacity.
The European Commission has launched two public consultations that will help shape the post-2030 framework for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The initiative targets both national objectives and flexibility mechanisms designed to support economic transition across Member States.
The full application of EU ETS and the entry into force of FuelEU Maritime are turning decarbonization from a strategic objective into an operational reality for shipping companies. Carbon costs, fuel choices, and route planning are now direct factors of competitiveness.
From 9 to 13 February 2026, the IMO Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 13) met in London. The session addressed topics with direct impact on the technical and compliance framework applicable to the maritime industry.
