Brussels, February 13, 2025—In a surprising move, key players from the shipping and aviation industries, alongside environmental advocates, have issued a joint public statement reaffirming their commitment to the EU’s climate and industrial objectives. The statement, released by the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA), Airlines for Europe (A4E), and Transport & Environment (T&E), underscores the urgent need to prioritise clean marine and aviation fuels to decarbonise these challenging transport sectors.
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