UK eyes expanding its ETS to deepsea shipping – closing EU loophole
A loophole allowing ocean carriers to dodge ETS charges via a port call in the ...
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Shipper concerns have been raised over the possible “inequitable distribution of EUA liabilities across the value chain”, under the new EU ETS rules, according to UECC energy and sustainability manager Daniel Gent.
“A cargo owner has every right to expect to pay for emissions generated as a result of its cargo shipment, not more and not less”, he said.
The EU Emissions Trading System will be phased-in for shipping on 1 January and will require shipping companies calling at European ports ...
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