06/11/2025 | News release | Archived content
This week, a California delegation will embark on a fact-finding tour across Europe to explore how global leaders are tackling maritime pollution, accelerating zero-emission shipping, and building climate-resilient port infrastructure.
Organized by Pacific Environment and partners, the tour will connect California policymakers and stakeholders with cutting-edge port technology, fuel innovation and regulatory best practices in the European Union.
Container ships at the Port of Rotterdam.Some highlights of the tour will include:
Each day will feature in-depth briefings, site visits and stakeholder exchanges across the maritime value chain. These engagements offer a window into the strategies, diverse tools and approaches used by European governments, industries and institutions as they explore pathways to maritime sector improvements.
The tour aims to foster cross-cultural learning and long term collaboration because transforming global shipping will take collective insight and shared leadership.
Stay tuned - the future of shipping is on the move.