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European Union prolongs Operation ASPIDES in the Red Sea

The European Union (EU) has prolonged its maritime security mission in the Red Sea region until 28 February 2026, dedicating more than €17 million (US$18 million) to ensure safe passage in light of persistent regional conflicts.

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European Ports: Navigating Global Trade Tensions While Championing Sustainability

As the global trade landscape shifts amid escalating trade tensions and economic uncertainties, European ports are at a pivotal juncture. Historically serving as vital links between sea and hinterland, these ports are evolving beyond their traditional roles.

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European Union funds onshore power for Northern European ports

Four Northern European ports are preparing to make significant reductions in emissions from container ships docked at their quaysides.

With US$20 million in joint funding from the European Union’s “Connecting Europe Facility” for the “EU.OPS.Network” project, the ports of Aarhus, Gothenburg, Bremerhaven and Stockholm will introduce Onshore Power Supply (OPS) for container ships by 2030.

In addition, this initiative has considerable potential to reduce not only CO2 emissions but also other...

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European Union confirms world’s first green shipping fuels law

The European Union (EU) passed the world’s first green transportation fuel law, according to which vessels will be required to use more sustainable fuels, with at least 2% of the bloc’s shipping fuels will need to come from e-fuels derived from renewable electricity by 2034 at the latest.

With negotiations at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) running, the European Federation for Transport and Environment, commonly referred to as Transport & Environment (T&E) believes this signals the...

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T&E blames EU of dodging deadline on polluting trucks

Polluting trucks could be supplied in Europe beyond 2040, according to a new European Union (EU) plan that Transport & Environment (T&E) fears would make the net-zero climate objective difficult to achieve.

The planned 90% CO2 reduction target for truckmakers, according to the green organization Transport & Environment (T&E), almost guarantees that diesel freight trucks will still be on the road ten years later, in 2050. Transport & Environment (T&E) asked MEPs and governments to adopt a...

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EU Inks Agreement On World’s First Carbon Tariff

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  • EU negotiators have reached an agreement .
  • It will pave the way for Europe to set up the world’s first levy on carbon-intensive goods entering its market.
  • The so-called carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) will mirror the EU’s own domestic carbon price.

It will initially apply to imports including iron and steel, cement, aluminum, fertilizers and electricity as well as hydrogen. The agreement was sealed the day after the G7 group of industrialized...

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EU Green Deal Has Much In Its Coffers For Both Aviation and Shipping

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  • Planes, trains, and automobiles can expect particular attention under the EU’s upcoming Green Deal.
  • The new Commission has already set its sights on cleaning up the transport industry.
  • It is the only sector of the European economy where emissions are still growing.

Road transport dwarfs other mobility options in terms of greenhouse gas output. The European Environment Agency calculated that in 2016, the EU’s roadways contributed 72.1% of transport’s overall...

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Biden Administration Accused Of Siphoning Profit From Ukraine War !

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  • A collection of high-ranking European officials are fed up with the Biden administration.
  • They view the administration as war profiteering during the conflict in Ukraine.
  • The comments come amid rising gas prices and mounting tension toward US legislation that offers tax credits. 

Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is pushing European economies toward recession while the US is benefitting, some officials claim. 

Filling Own Coffers

“The fact is, if you look at it...

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European Union’s ports ban Russian vessels

The European Commission (EC) has announced a ban on Russian vessels and Russian-operated ships from accessing European Union (EU) ports.

EC said there will be “certain exemptions” that will cover essentials, such as agricultural and food products, humanitarian aid as well as energy.

EC added it will propose a ban on Russian and Belarusian road transport operators. “This ban will drastically limit the options for the Russian industry to obtain key goods,” said European Commission.

The ban on...

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European Union adopts new tolling rules for green trucking

Member states of the European Union (EU) will have to implement a new system of road tolls until 2023 which gives big incentives for zero-emission trucks as members of the European Parliament (MEPs) voted to adopt new legislation.

Transport & Environment (T&E) hailed the updated Eurovignette law as a watershed for green trucking, which will benefit the climate, air quality and hauliers, while it also called on member states to start work on its implementation immediately.

By May 2023, hauliers...

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