Aiming at the collective action and better cooperation in the shipping sector the International Chamber of Shipping and the Union of Greek Shipowners held a great meeting in Athens to exchange ideas and outline the shipping’s crucial contribution to the prosperity and development of the world.
David Shukman, Visiting Professor in Practice, London School of Economics, UK opened the event marking that tariffs disruptions and geopolitical tensions can be dealt by dialogue and common sense.
The Hon. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister, Hellenic Republic of Greece gave a welcome message by video noting that we must save the open trade, follow the decarbonization plan on the basis of IMO rules and invest on human factor’s skills and capabilities.
He finally expressed his intention to remain committed to a sustainable safe global trade environment.
On behalf of the International Maritime Community - Emanuele Grimaldi, Chairman, International Chamber of Shipping expressed his determination to the contribution of a sustainable development and promoting realistic solutions and achievable targets.
Melina Travlos, President, Union of Greek Shipowners welcomed the guests on behalf of the Greek Maritime Community and elaborated on the irreplaceable role of shipping to all difficult periods of humanity like the Covid pandemic geopolitical tensions and catastrophic climate crises.
She underlined that fundraising must support the decarbonisation of the sector and a global regulatory framework is needed implementing pragmatic solutions to every challenge of shipping.
She also mentioned that policies and regulations must not undermine the strategic importance of shipping.
The Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy - The Hon. Vassilis Kikilias, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Hellenic Republic of Greece in his speech focused on the necessity to work together for facing the challenges ahead like digitalisation and decarbonisation.
Moderator: Bud Darr, President & CEO, CLIA, USA conducted a discussion and dialogue session between
Apostolos Tzitzikostas, European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, European Commission and
Fu Xuyin, Vice-Minister, Minister of Transport, People’s Republic of China.
Mr Tzitzikostas said that we need a proactive action to drive energy transition and secure Europe’s energy security navigating global mega trends. He also touched upon the issue of international tariffs and shipping competitiveness by adopting practical and effective solutions.
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