The European Liner Affairs Association (ELAA) was established in May 2003 to represent the interests of the world’s liner shipping industry vis a vis the European Commission and other relevant institutions. The Association comprises among its members most of the world’s main liner shipping companies. The members are among the world’s main providers of containerized liner transport services and hence facilitate the maintenance and expansion of international trade throughout the globe. In addition to the headquarters in Brussels, ELAA has subsidiary offices in London and Singapore.