More Challanges

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In our discussions this year with leading shipping companies in the RoRo and ferry sectors, the challenges for successful operations
have increased. All shipping companies are also concerned about the ETS (Emissions Trading System) and the levies that must now be
paid to the EU. Shipping companies are concerned that the additional revenue to promote green shipping will not be fully made available. Furthermore, there is a major question mark over where shipping companies will get green fuel in the future. Th e technology is available, and new ships are being ordered with machinery that can be powered by methanol or ammonia. Currently, there are not enough suppliers to meet the increasing demand in the coming years. Along with the increased costs, there were also concerns about a shift in
freight traffi c to land. Th e price of transport is crucial.
A major challenge that did not exist in previous years is the crew shortage. It is becoming increasingly diffi cult for all shipping companies to fi nd the right crew or well-trained crews. Even in countries where there were previously suffi cient young talent in the maritime sector, crews are being sourced from third countries. Th e costs of maintaining safe ship operations are rising here as well. Demographic change
will make it even more diffi cult to place European managers on board ships. Th erefore, greater emphasis must be placed on AI and new
countries in Africa and Asia must be equipped with training centers to recruit the crew of tomorrow.
Read more about the challenges in the new issue of RoPax.
We are happy to be this year media partner of Interferry Conference 2025 in Sorrento.

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