From Agence Europe: Trade Commissioner Catherine Ashton explained – while on a visit to Berlin – her desire to step up economic dialogue between the EU and the United States. Transatlantic relations have been soured since the start of this year by new trade disputes, illustrated by the EU’s threat to take to […]
Archive for април, 2009
Industry remains concerned that implementation of Directive 2005/35/EC on Ship-Source Pollution and on the introduction of penalties for infringements by EU Member States will result in conflicts with their international treaty law obligations under MARPOL and UNCLOS unless the Directive is interpreted in a manner consistent with the international treaties. In her Opinion […]
PIRACY UPDATE Updates on piracy in the Gulf of Aden provided by EUNAVFOR and IMB. EU NAVFOR IMB Industry Update – 03
US DEVELOPMENTS – MARCH 2009 Attached please find the latest monthly report from the Chamber of Shipping of America.
WTO – WORLD TRADE 2008, PROSPECTS FOR 2009 The collapse in global demand will drive exports down by roughly 9% in volume terms in 2009. The WTO Secretariat published its initial annual report on World Trade, covering 2008 with a provisional outlook for 2009. Copy of the press release is attached. […]
CASUALTY AND WORLD FLEET STATISTICS – IUMI REPORT 2008 IUMI World Fleet Statistics Comment[1] IUMI Casualty and World Fleet Statistics 2008[1]
Draft ICS brief for the MEPC GHG Intersessional Working Group 2
ANNUAL POLICY STRATEGY Commission Communication Members will find enclosed a Commission press release advising on the publication of a Commission Communication including the annual policy strategy. A copy of the Communication is also attached for information.
MARCO POLO II – Launch of third call – Deadline to submit project proposals is 8 May 2009 Marco Polo II Call 3
EUROSTAT’s Statistics in Focus issue number 6/2009, covering maritime transport of goods and passengers 1997-2007