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02/25/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/25/2026 11:04
Outlining what CLIA is doing in Europe
Mertzanidis talked about what CLIA is doing to defend the cruise ecosystem in Brussels, outlining some of the EU framework that is in place which effects the industry, such as Fit for 55 and the Industrial Maritime Strategy.
He also outlined CLIA's EU strategic agenda which covers 2024 to 2029 and includes EU and IMO alignment to unlock innovation investment and maintain competitiveness, as well as unlocking funding, finance and investment to encourage innovation and accelerate decarbonisation.
Mertzanidis said the the EU Industrial Maritime Strategy is "vital for maintaining European competitiveness and leadership in the global maritime sector." He also highlighted that the EU Emissions Trading System review is a critical policy area of the cruise industry's decarbonisation efforts. One of CLIA's four key messages is to ensure a level playing field for all shipping segments and avoiding carbon leakage that could undermine environmental goals.
In conclusion he said: "We remain committed to driving innovation, investing in green technologies, and fostering collaborative partnerships to achieve our shared environmental goals, all while continuing to deliver unparalleled economic and social benefits across Europe.
Atle Kristian Johannessen, port director at Port of Kristiansand, posted on LinkedIn: "The sessions with CLIA in Europe with Nikos Mertzanidis and the Environmental Port Index (EPI) further underlined that transparency, environmental data and operational readiness will define competitiveness in Northern Europe in the years ahead."
He also outlined CLIA's EU strategic agenda which covers 2024 to 2029 and includes EU and IMO alignment to unlock innovation investment and maintain competitiveness, as well as unlocking funding, finance and investment to encourage innovation and accelerate decarbonisation.
Mertzanidis said the the EU Industrial Maritime Strategy is "vital for maintaining European competitiveness and leadership in the global maritime sector." He also highlighted that the EU Emissions Trading System review is a critical policy area of the cruise industry's decarbonisation efforts. One of CLIA's four key messages is to ensure a level playing field for all shipping segments and avoiding carbon leakage that could undermine environmental goals.
In conclusion he said: "We remain committed to driving innovation, investing in green technologies, and fostering collaborative partnerships to achieve our shared environmental goals, all while continuing to deliver unparalleled economic and social benefits across Europe.
Atle Kristian Johannessen, port director at Port of Kristiansand, posted on LinkedIn: "The sessions with CLIA in Europe with Nikos Mertzanidis and the Environmental Port Index (EPI) further underlined that transparency, environmental data and operational readiness will define competitiveness in Northern Europe in the years ahead."
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