The European Commission and the High Representative adopted a Joint Communication on an enhanced EU Maritime Security Strategy to ensure a peaceful use of the seas and safeguard the maritime domain against new threats. They have also adopted an updated Action Plan through which the Strategy will be implemented. Maritime security is vital to the European Union and […]
US was the EU’s largest maritime freight partner in Q2 2022
Recent Eurostat data shows that, in terms of total gross weight of goods, the United States was the EU’s largest maritime freight transport partner in the second quarter of 2022, with a total of 61 million tonnes, surpassing Russia (57 million tonnes). Russia came in second position, followed by the United Kingdom (55 million tonnes), […]
Pytheas Space Maritime Forum: educating the next generation EU seafarers
University is out, the weather is warm and the days are long – all signs that summer is finally here. But instead of spending the entire summer on the beach, why not travel to Athens and learn how the EU Space Programme is making the maritime sector smarter, safer and more sustainable? The first Pytheas Maritime […]
Associate or Assistant Professorship in Maritime Economics
Copenhagen Business School’s Department of Strategy and Innovation (SI) invites applications for a time-limited vacant position in strategy and/or innovation with a focus on international shipping/maritime economics. The position is offered as either an Associate or an Assistant Professorship depending on the qualifications of the applicant. Expected starting date no later than 1 August 2021. […]