Shipping needs clear rules on carbon costs, says EmissionLink

The European Commission’s pledge to prevent shipping companies from being charged twice for the same emissions is a welcome step, but the industry now needs clear guidance on how this will work in practice, according to integrated emissions management service EmissionLink.

Although the principle of avoiding double charging is clear, the practical reality is far more complicated. Shipping is already operating within an increasingly crowded regulatory landscape, with EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime...