EMEA > UK pushes for global IMO shipping levy, confirms maritime sector to join ETS from 2026

UK pushes for global IMO shipping levy, confirms maritime sector to join ETS from 2026

Published 15:14 on March 25, 2025  /  Last updated at 15:14 on March 25, 2025  / /  EMEA, International, Shipping, UK ETS

The UK government is pushing for the quick adoption of a global levy on shipping emissions after announcing on Tuesday that domestic maritime emissions will be cut by at least 30% by 2030 and 80% by 2040, with the sector coming into the ETS from next year.
The UK government is pushing for the quick adoption of a global levy on shipping emissions after announcing on Tuesday that domestic maritime emissions will be cut by at least 30% by 2030 and 80% by 2040, with the sector coming into the ETS from next year.


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