News / New EU law 'marks the beginning of the end of dirty fuels in shipping'

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23/03/2023

Shipping, forwarding and environmental groups have welcomed the world’s first law requiring ships to use sustainable fuel.

Following agreement by the European Parliament and Council yesterday, the FuelEU Maritime law will force shipping to use green fuels from 2025, with a review of the legislation due ...

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