World Shipping Council
Recent meetings
| Date | Commissioner / Cabinet | Topic | File |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 2026 | Barbara Sellier Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the decarbonisation of international shipping in the context of the International Maritime organization (IMO) and the situation in the Middle East (Strait of Hormuz) | SRC |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Fotini Ioannidou Director | Exchange of views on the decarbonisation of international shipping in the context of the International Maritime organization (IMO) and the situation in the Middle East (Strait of Hormuz) | — |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Magda Kopczynska Director-General | Exchange of views on the decarbonisation of international shipping in the context of the International Maritime organization (IMO) and the situation in the Middle East (Strait of Hormuz) | — |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Barbara Sellier Head of Unit | Exchange of views on the decarbonisation of international shipping in the context of the International Maritime organization (IMO) and the situation in the Middle East (Strait of Hormuz) | — |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Beatriz Yordi Director | - IMO - Renewable Fuels | SRC |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Magda Kopczynska Director-General | Exchange of views on the decarbonisation of international shipping in the context of the International Maritime organization (IMO) and the situation in the Middle East (Strait of Hormuz) | SRC |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Fotini Ioannidou Director | Exchange of views on the decarbonisation of international shipping in the context of the International Maritime organization (IMO) and the situation in the Middle East (Strait of Hormuz) | SRC |
| 09 Dec 2025 | Daniel Boeshertz Head of Unit | Exchange of views on EU maritime and ports security | SRC |
| 09 Dec 2025 | Daniel Boeshertz Head of Unit | Exchange of views on EU maritime and ports security | — |
| 30 Oct 2025 | Annika Kroon Head of Unit | Upcoming Commission maritime initiatives and outcome of the IMO MEPC ES | SRC |
| 30 Oct 2025 | Annika Kroon Head of Unit | Upcoming Commission maritime initiatives and outcome of the IMO MEPC ES | — |
| 02 Oct 2025 | Matthias Petschke Director | Exchange of views on current issues and potential solutions in relation to data protection rules for the shipping industry in the context of the Port Alliance | SRC |
| 02 Oct 2025 | Matthias Petschke Director | Exchange of views on current issues and potential solutions in relation to data protection rules for the shipping industry in the context of the Port Alliance | — |
| 01 Jul 2025 | Anna Panagopoulou Cabinet member | Strategic Dialogue on the EU Port Strategy | — |
| 01 Jul 2025 | Anna Panagopoulou Cabinet member | Strategic Dialogue on the EU Port Strategy | SRC |
| 05 Jun 2025 | Matthias Petschke Director | Exchange of views on possible improvements to the functioning of the Trade Contact Group | — |
| 05 Jun 2025 | Michele Perolat Head of Unit | Exchange of views on possible improvements to the functioning of the Trade Contact Group | — |
| 05 Jun 2025 | Matthias Petschke Director | Exchange of views on possible improvements to the functioning of the Trade Contact Group | SRC |
| 05 Jun 2025 | Michele Perolat Head of Unit | Exchange of views on possible improvements to the functioning of the Trade Contact Group | SRC |
| 09 Jan 2025 | Annika Kroon Head of Unit | The meeting focused on WSJ’s analysis on the decarbonisation transition of the shipping sector | — |
| 09 Jan 2025 | Annika Kroon Head of Unit | The meeting focused on WSJ’s analysis on the decarbonisation transition of the shipping sector | SRC |
| 10 Sept 2024 | Magda Kopczynska Director-General | Decarbonization of international shipping | — |
| 10 Sept 2024 | Kurt Vandenberghe Director-General | Discuss priorities for the decarbonisation of international shipping, both within the upcoming Commission mandate and at the IMO in view of the revised green house gas strategy adopted there in 2023 | — |
| 10 Sept 2024 | Magda Kopczynska Director-General | Decarbonization of international shipping | SRC |
| 10 Sept 2024 | Kurt Vandenberghe Director-General | Discuss priorities for the decarbonisation of international shipping, both within the upcoming Commission mandate and at the IMO in view of the revised green house gas strategy adopted there in 2023 | SRC |
Mission & Goals
The World Shipping Council (WSC or the Council) is a non-profit trade association representing the global liner shipping industry. WSC members carry over 90% of the world’s containerized trade and a substantial share of the world’s roll-on/roll-off cargoes. Through its permanent office in Brussels established in 2007, the World Shipping Council partners with the European Union to improve understanding of the liner shipping industry and to help shape the future growth of a sustainable, safe and secure shipping industry. The office is involved in the development of new regulations to enhance cargo safety and security, the facilitation of legitimate maritime commerce and supply chains, effective liner shipping competition policy and the shipping industry's green fuel transition and progress towards zero emissions. The WSC also has representative offices in Washington D.C., London and Singapore.
EU Legislative Interests
- EU Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy. - EU Green Deal Policy impacting shipping and energy supply (EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, AFIR, RED, EU Taxonomy). - EU Ports Strategy - EU Ports Alliance, maritime security and actions to counter illicit trade - EU Maritime Industry Competitiveness Strategy - Implementation and reform of the Union Customs Code - EU Sanctions Policy - Implementation of the EU Maritime Single Window Regulation 2019/1239/EC - EU Ship Recycling - EU NAVFOR operations including ATATLANTA and ASPIDES
Communication Activities
For a complete overview of our communication activities please see: - https://www.worldshipping.org/ - https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-shipping-council-org/mycompany/ - X: @WSC_shipping
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
International Chamber of Shipping United States Council for International Business
Organisation Members
https://www.worldshipping.org/who-we-are-1