HFW | Inclusion of Maritime Transport in the EU ETS

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May 30, 2023 558 views

THE FORMAL INCLUSION OF MARITIME TRANSPORT IN THE EU ETS: KEY FEATURES AND IMPLICATIONS BRIEFING

It’s official: after protracted negotiations, the inclusion of maritime transport in the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) now forms part of EU law. Emissions from maritime transport will be included from 1 January 2024 onwards.

In this briefing and accompanying factsheet, we set out the key features of the EU ETS, and explore the potential implications facing the main stakeholders in both the physical transport chain and the ship management sector.