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Appreciation of ECSA for recognition of the role of shipping for the EU economy
This is highlighted by a statement from the transport ministers of the European Union
March 12, 2020
The Secretary General of the European Community Shipowners' Association (ECSA), Martin Dorsman, pointed out that declaration, entitled "EU Waterborne Transport Sector - Future outlook. Towards a carbon-neutral, zero accidents, automated EU Waterborne Transport Sector", "shows ministers clearly attach enormous importance to the competitiveness of European maritime transport consideration of the vital and strategic role it plays EU economy, global trade and the common market.'
The ECSA's appreciation is aimed at, among other things, recognition by European ministers 'of the value and the role - reads the statement - of the lines EU's guide to state aid to maritime transport maintaining the international competitiveness of the EU's maritime sector, taking into account developments, global trends and challenges, with the aim of further increase the quality and attractiveness of flags EU Member States and to create the conditions for maritime transport can increase its contribution EU economy."
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