Setting sail to transform the EU’s shipping horizon

Shipping and the maritime sector remain foundational to the European Union’s competitiveness and security, while also facilitating the vast majority of global trade.

Yet, in the face of an evolving geopolitical landscape, rising unilateral trade measures, and mounting environmental concerns, calls are growing for a cohesive global regulatory framework governing the maritime industry.

As new regulations loom on the horizon, critical questions arise: How will these changes reshape the future of shipping, and how can the EU safeguard and strengthen this vital sector in the years ahead? This Special Report unpacks the policy cargo.