“Use Funds Where They Are Collected” – Interferry Welcomes EU Industrial Maritime Strategy
Interferry, the global voice of the ferry industry, today strongly endorsed the European Commission’s launch of the Industrial Maritime Strategy and the inherent critical recognition of the ferry sector’s strategic importance. Notably, the push for Member States to reinvest EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) revenues into maritime decarbonization aligns directly with Interferry’s long-standing recommendations. The strategy notes that the maritime industry faces annual financing needs for fleet decarbonization estimated [...]
Interferry demands pause on EU ETS implementation at 70% coverage
Interferry, the global trade association for the ferry industry, calls for an immediate halt to the further phasing-in of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) for the maritime sector. The demand follows the recent decision to continue exempting road transport from a parallel ETS mechanism and the lack of clear regulations on the distribution of the funds collected. Interferry is calling for an immediate halt on the further implementation [...]
Québec to Host Interferry2028: A Global Gathering for the Maritime Industry
Société des traversiers du Québec (STQ) is proud to announce that the city of Québec has been selected to host the 52nd Annual Interferry Conference, which will take place at the Québec City Convention Centre in October 2028. This prestigious event will bring together leading figures from the global ferry transport industry for strategic discussions, specialized workshops, and high-level networking opportunities. “It is an honor for STQ to host [...]
Interferry Strengthens Global Representation with New Directors, President, and Chairman
Interferry, the global association representing the ferry industry, announces the appointment of six new members to its Board of Directors. Now more than ever, these new director appointments, approved at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Sorrento on 6 October, reflect the diversity and global reach of the ferry industry. Furthermore, Götz Becker of FRS was appointed Chairman of the Board. The newly appointed directors, each approved for a [...]
EU Entry-Exit System will come into force on October 12, 2025
EU Entry-Exit System will come into force on October 12, 2025 We finally have a firm date. The EU Entry-Exit System (EES) is set to go live on October 12, 2025. This critical development will significantly impact ferry operators connecting third countries to the Schengen Area. The EES is an automated IT system designed to electronically record the entry and exit of non-EU citizens at external borders. This means [...]
Interferry Demands EU Harmonization with IMO Global GHG Regulations
Interferry Demands EU Harmonization with IMO Global GHG Regulations to Prevent Double Taxation and Protect Critical Ferry Services Interferry, the association representing the ferry industry worldwide, calls on the European Commission to immediately harmonize its unilateral EU ETS / FuelEU Maritime regulations with the recently agreed IMO Net-Zero Framework. Interferry warns that failure to align Greenhouse Gas regulations will lead to double payment for emissions, placing an unsustainable financial [...]
