The Interferry2026 Call for Speakers Deadline is May 1st
The deadline for Interferry2026 Call for Speakers submissions is May 1st. Interferry2026, our 50th Annual Conference, will be hosted by Chao Phraya Express Boat in Bangkok, October 31 - November 4, 2026. This golden jubilee gathering marks a half-century of industry collaboration and will take place in the heart of Thailand’s vibrant capital, directly on the waters of the Chao Phraya, the "River of Kings". Under the theme “Stronger [...]
Interferry2026 Call for Speakers Issued Under Theme “Stronger Than Ever… Together”
Interferry Celebrates 50th Anniversary Milestone at Interferry2026 in Bangkok; Call for Speakers Issued Under Theme “Stronger Than Ever… Together” Interferry, the association representing the ferry industry worldwide, invites industry leaders and innovators to submit presentation proposals for Interferry2026, its 50th Annual Conference, which will be hosted by Chao Phraya Express Boat in Bangkok, October 31 - November 4, 2026. This golden jubilee gathering marks a half-century of industry collaboration [...]
“Use Funds Where They Are Collected” – Interferry Welcomes EU Industrial Maritime Strategy
Interferry, the global voice of the ferry industry, today strongly endorsed the European Commission’s launch of the Industrial Maritime Strategy and the inherent critical recognition of the ferry sector’s strategic importance. Notably, the push for Member States to reinvest EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) revenues into maritime decarbonization aligns directly with Interferry’s long-standing recommendations. The strategy notes that the maritime industry faces annual financing needs for fleet decarbonization estimated [...]
Interferry demands pause on EU ETS implementation at 70% coverage
Interferry, the global trade association for the ferry industry, calls for an immediate halt to the further phasing-in of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) for the maritime sector. The demand follows the recent decision to continue exempting road transport from a parallel ETS mechanism and the lack of clear regulations on the distribution of the funds collected. Interferry is calling for an immediate halt on the further implementation [...]
Québec to Host Interferry2028: A Global Gathering for the Maritime Industry
Société des traversiers du Québec (STQ) is proud to announce that the city of Québec has been selected to host the 52nd Annual Interferry Conference, which will take place at the Québec City Convention Centre in October 2028. This prestigious event will bring together leading figures from the global ferry transport industry for strategic discussions, specialized workshops, and high-level networking opportunities. “It is an honor for STQ to host [...]
Interferry Strengthens Global Representation with New Directors, President, and Chairman
Interferry, the global association representing the ferry industry, announces the appointment of six new members to its Board of Directors. Now more than ever, these new director appointments, approved at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Sorrento on 6 October, reflect the diversity and global reach of the ferry industry. Furthermore, Götz Becker of FRS was appointed Chairman of the Board. The newly appointed directors, each approved for a [...]
