EMEA > Two ports in North Africa identified as possible carbon leakage hotspots for ships

Two ports in North Africa identified as possible carbon leakage hotspots for ships

Published 14:37 on August 22, 2023  /  Last updated at 14:37 on August 22, 2023  / Rebecca Gualandi /  EMEA, EU ETS, International, Shipping

Two ports in Northern Africa have experienced a jump in activity in the past year in what may be a pre-emptive attempt by ship operators to avoid purchasing EU carbon allowances once the shipping sector is part of the EU ETS in 2024, a piece of additional draft legislation by the European Commission has outlined. 
Two ports in Northern Africa have experienced a jump in activity in the past year in what may be a pre-emptive attempt by ship operators to avoid purchasing EU carbon allowances once the shipping sector is part of the EU ETS in 2024, a piece of additional draft legislation by the European Commission has outlined. 


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