News / Road and maritime transport sectors voice concern over Green Deal revisions

The International Road Transport Union (IRU) has “cautiously welcomed” the EC Fit For 55 Green Deal policy revision proposals, while also warning of a “double-dip hit” to road transport.

The so-called Fit For 55 proposals were announced by EC president Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday and include a plan to cut carbon emissions by 55% by 2030, compared with 1990 levels, and be climate-neutral by 2050 through a tax on carbon and the use of the offsetting Emissions Trading System ...