Container lines are manoeuvring ahead of EU ETS decision claims NGO

An environmental NGO said that container lines calling for urgent action on market-based measures (MBM) from world leaders and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) are attempting to slow the introduction of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).

Faig Abbasov, Director, Shipping at NGO Transport & Environment, told Container News does not believe that the lines have made a U-turn on MBMs, but he believes that the European lines are trying to head off the challenge posed by the EU...

https://container-news.com/container-lines-are-manoeuvring-ahead-of-eu-ets-decision-claims-ngo/

Owners and environmentalists back EU Green Deal

Swedish and Greek shipowners have written to the European Commission (EC) expressing their support for a fair and targeted carbon pricing system with an Ocean Fund that will provide price stability, critical for smaller owners.

The letter was sent ahead of the EU decision on carbon pricing and the introduction of shipping into the Emission Trading System in June, and will coincide with the International Maritime Organization (IMO)’s Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting also in June....

https://container-news.com/owners-and-environmentalists-back-eu-green-deal/