Climate Talks > Shipping groups suggest fuel levy idea as EU measures loom larger

Shipping groups suggest fuel levy idea as EU measures loom larger

Published 20:11 on November 15, 2019  /  Last updated at 20:14 on November 15, 2019  / Ben Garside /  Climate Talks, EMEA, EU ETS, International, Shipping

Industry associations have suggested charging ships a $2/tonne fuel tax, in one of several measures discussed at the UN’s maritime body IMO this week as the sector strives to avoid regulation under the EU ETS.
Industry associations have suggested charging ships a $2/tonne fuel tax, in one of several measures discussed at the UN’s maritime body IMO this week as the sector strives to avoid regulation under the EU ETS.


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