european union


Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Gazprom sign
Energy

Russia Pumps Less Gas as China Fails to Offset Lost Europe Flows

Russia’s gas output declined in the first half of the year as higher exports to China and increased domestic demand failed to make up for lost flows to

July 23, 2025
Total Views: 706

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Views of the port of Hamburg
News

European Ports Slow to Install Shore Power Ahead of 2030 Deadline, Study Shows

Most European ports are lagging in installing the shore-side electrical infrastructure needed for ships to switch from highly polluting marine fuel to

July 15, 2025
Total Views: 590

Sunday, May 25, 2025
Views of the port of Hamburg
Ports

Europe’s Shipping Bottlenecks Expected to Persist Into July

By Brendan Murray May 25, 2025 (Bloomberg) —Port congestion is worsening at key gateways in northern Europe and other hubs, according to a new

May 25, 2025
Total Views: 1803

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
EU Targets Nearly 200 ‘Shadow Fleet’ Vessels in Largest-Ever Sanctions Package, U.S. on Sidelines
Shipping

EU Targets Nearly 200 ‘Shadow Fleet’ Vessels in Largest-Ever Sanctions Package, U.S. on Sidelines

The European Union has adopted its 17th sanctions package against Russia – its most comprehensive round yet. With today’s addition of 189 shadow fleet

May 20, 2025
Total Views: 1536

Thursday, May 15, 2025
A containership arrives at the Port of Rotterdam
News

US-China Trade Clash Risks Making Europe Dumping Ground for Cheap Goods

China’s widening trade surplus with the European Union is fueling fresh concerns that the 27-nation bloc risks becoming a dumping ground for cheap goods in

May 15, 2025
Total Views: 816

Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Port cranes at dusk
Shipping

European Shipping Commands 35% of Global Fleet, Critical for EU Security and Trade

European shipping has emerged as a crucial geopolitical asset for the European Union, controlling 35% of the world’s fleet despite the EU representing

March 19, 2025
Total Views: 908

Friday, December 20, 2024
Environment

Imminent EU Climate Rule for Ships Is Set to Add to Fuel Bills

A European Union rule designed to cut greenhouse gas emissions from shipping is about to start adding to the industry’s fuel

December 20, 2024
Total Views: 799

Thursday, December 12, 2024
Shipping

EU Delegation’s Campaign to Dismantle Jones Act Exposed in Government Filing

A newly uncovered government disclosure has revealed a coordinated European Union effort to weaken one of America's foundational maritime laws, including

December 12, 2024
Total Views: 3813

Monday, October 16, 2023
smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Shipping

EU’s Carbon Price on Shipping Threatens Growth, Nation’s Say

By John Ainger (Bloomberg) — The European Union’s looming rules to put a carbon price on shipping emissions threaten economic growth by benefiting

October 16, 2023
Total Views: 1241

Monday, September 18, 2023
FILE PHOTO: Containers are seen on the Maersk's Triple-E giant container ship Majestic Maersk, one of the world's largest container ships, as it sails in the Strait of Gibraltar towards the port of Algeciras, Spain January 19, 2023. REUTERS/Jon Nazca/File Photo
Shipping

Big Emissions Bills Are Coming for Ships in Europe

(Bloomberg) — Ships carrying everything from consumer goods to food and fuel in and out of the European Union will soon face hefty emissions bills. The

September 18, 2023
Total Views: 4373

Tuesday, July 25, 2023
ships at port of rotterdam
Shipping

European Council Adopts ‘FuelEU Maritime’ Regulation to Help Combat Ship Emissions

The European Council has adopted the so-called ‘FuelEU maritime’ regulation to help increase the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in the

July 25, 2023
Total Views: 1476

Tuesday, July 4, 2023
A containership arrives at the Port of Rotterdam
Environment

Europe Targets Missing Emissions That Could Bust Climate Goals

By Petra Sorge and Akshat Rathi (Bloomberg) — The science on tackling climate change is simple: zero out carbon dioxide emissions and global

July 4, 2023
Total Views: 1094

Friday, June 2, 2023
Tanker at sunset
Shipping

New EU Proposals Target Safety and Pollution in Shipping

The European Commission has unveiled a set of five legislative proposals aimed at modernizing maritime safety rules and preventing pollution from ships. With

June 2, 2023
Total Views: 1038

Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Russian Oil Tankers. REUTERS/Tatiana Meel/File Photo
Shipping

Researchers Suspect ‘Widespread’ Violations of Russian Oil Price in Asia

By Alaric Nightingale (Bloomberg) — Widespread breaches of the Group of Seven oil price cap likely took place in Asia in the first quarter, according to

April 26, 2023
Total Views: 3121

Tuesday, April 25, 2023
aerial of an offshore wind turbine
Offshore

EU Bid to Swap Russia Gas for Offshore Wind is Falling Short

By William Mathis (Bloomberg) — European efforts to rapidly scale-up offshore wind farms to help cut dependence on Russian natural gas and reduce

April 25, 2023
Total Views: 1852

Monday, April 24, 2023
EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell
Navy

European Policy Chief Advocates For Warship Patrols Of Taiwan Strait

In a recent op-ed for Le Journal du Dimanche, EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell boldly advocated for European warships to actively patrol the Taiwan Strait

April 24, 2023
Total Views: 1960

Wednesday, April 19, 2023
EU and Norway to Form ‘Green Alliance’ on Carbon Capture and Hydrogen
Shipping

EU and Norway to Form ‘Green Alliance’ on Carbon Capture and Hydrogen

By John Ainger and Kari Lundgre (Bloomberg) — The European Union and Norway will form a “Green Alliance” to bolster cooperation in clean industries

April 19, 2023
Total Views: 1381

Monday, April 17, 2023
Navigating Change: European RoRo Sector Adapts To Brexit, Crises And Decarbonization
Ports

Navigating Change: European RoRo Sector Adapts To Brexit, Crises And Decarbonization

In an era marked by Brexit, the Ukraine crisis, and the push for long-term decarbonization solutions, the European RoRo cargo vessel sector finds itself

April 17, 2023
Total Views: 1116

Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Trade War: EU Unveils New China Countermeasure Toolkit
Ports

Trade War: EU Unveils New China Countermeasure Toolkit

The European Union has agreed on a new defense mechanism, allowing retaliation against countries employing economic blackmail or punitive trade measures, such

March 28, 2023
Total Views: 5585

Thursday, March 23, 2023
Aerial top view of a containership underway
Environment

FuelEU Maritime Marks the ‘Beginning of the End’ for Dirty Fuels in Shipping

By Nick Savvides (The Loadstar) – Shipping, forwarding and environmental groups have welcomed the world’s first law requiring ships to use

March 23, 2023
Total Views: 1984