Mobilities: archives April, 2026

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Aviation : release of the 3^rd version of the IT tool tracking the non-CO₂ climate impacts (NEATS)

The third version of the Non-CO₂ Aviation Effects Tracking System (NEATS) was released by Eurocontrol, in partnership with the European Commission, on 30/04/2026. It now includes all required functionalities for the monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) of aviation’s full climate…

Domain(s): Mobilities
• Category(ies): European bodies, Decarbonisation , Research & innovation, …
• Article # 439792
• Published on 30/04/26 at 17:30

Agenda: events not to be missed between 27/04 and 01/05/2026

This week's highlight will be the IMO MEPC 84 meeting taking place in London from Monday to Friday. The shipping sector is following the conference very closely, as a "way forward" on a global framework to decarbonise shipping could come out of this meeting, after the postponement of the…

Domain(s): Energies, Mobilities, Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials
• Article # 439160
• Published on 27/04/26 at 09:54

Launch of two pilot circularity projects in China, co-funded by the EU and Germany

The delegation of the EU to China has announced the launch of two circularity pilot projects in Shanghai and Jiaxing on 23/04/2026. The projects, co-funded by the EU and Germany, target the plastics recovered from end-of-life vehicles and single-use plastic packagings for food and beverage…

Domain(s): Mobilities
• Category(ies): European bodies, National bodies, Circularity, …
• Article # 439106
• Published on 24/04/26 at 17:00

Shipping industry calls for a global framework to decarbonise shipping before IMO-MEPC meeting in London

"Shipping is a global industry by its very nature, and it can only be decarbonised effectively through global regulations agreed at the IMO", declares Joe Kramek, CEO of the World Shipping Council (WSC) on 21/04/2026. "The maritime sector and fuel producers urgently need clarity and regulatory…

Domain(s): Mobilities
• Category(ies): Trade unions & federations, Decarbonisation , Freight & Logistics
• Article # 438916
• Published on 24/04/26 at 11:00

Agenda: events not to be missed between 20/04 and 24/04/2026

On 22/04, this week's highlight will be the 56^th Earth Day, entitled this year "Our Power, Our Planet", with + 10.000 events around the world. This event, launched in 1970, reminds this year "that environmental progress is real, resilient, and ongoing despite policy uncertainty". In the climate…

Domain(s): Energies, Mobilities, Agrifood, Environment
• Category(ies): Essentials
• Article # 438305
• Published on 20/04/26 at 09:00

IMO/Net-Zero Framework: "A matter of the highest political importance" (DG MOVE at the ENVI Committee)

"Last October, unfortunately, the International Maritime Organisation decided to adjourn the session, which is now set for this autumn, to vote on the Net-Zero Framework", says Fotini Ioannidou, Director at the DG MOVE in charge of maritime transport at the ENVI ordinary meeting in Brussels on…

Domain(s): Mobilities
• Category(ies): Essentials, European bodies, International bodies, …
• Article # 437942
• Published on 17/04/26 at 12:30

Port of Antwerp-Bruges: Jacques Vandermeiren steps down as CEO ; Rob Smeets takes over the interim

Jacques Vandermeiren steps down as CEO of the Port of Antwerp-Bruges, a position he has held since 2017, announced the port authority on 15/04/2026. "The search for new CEO starts immediately - COO Rob Smeets takes over the interim". "Behind the scenes, discussions about a change in…

Domain(s): Mobilities
• Category(ies): Manufacturers , Skills & Employment, Sea / ports / inland navigation, …
• Article # 437938
• Published on 16/04/26 at 11:31

Decarbonisation: "France must mobilise all levers simultaneously" (The Shift Project)

"France must simultaneously mobilise all levers for decarbonisation": this is one of the conclusions of the study entitled « Réussir la transition dans l’incertitude », published by the French association The Shift Project on 14/04/2026. The document is the first technical component of the…

Domain(s): Energies, Mobilities, Agrifood
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, Decarbonisation , Farming / food production, …
• Article # 437826
• Published on 15/04/26 at 09:29

Report (FR) : "Réussir la transition dans l'incertitude" (Shift Project)

"France must simultaneously mobilise all levers for decarbonisation": this is one of the conclusions of the study ", published by The Shift Project on 14/04/2026. The Shift Project has identified 20 priority areas for decarbonisation in France, in the transport, housing, digital, industry…

Domain(s): Energies, Mobilities
• Category(ies): Associations & NGOs, Decarbonisation , Automotive & e-mobility, …
• Article # 437829
• Published on 15/04/26 at 09:04

Antwerpen and Arlon: world's first ocean-going ammonia dual-fuel vessels named in South-Korea ( Exmar)

The Belgian shipowner Exmar named world's first ocean-going ammonia dual-fuel vessels on their construction yard, belonging to partner HD Hyundai, in South Korea on 09/04/2026. Named after two Belgian cities, the two 46.000 m3 mid-size gas carriers have been purpose-built in close cooperation with…

Domain(s): Mobilities
• Category(ies): Manufacturers , Decarbonisation , Production / Construction, …
• Article # 437652
• Published on 14/04/26 at 10:30