ANALYSIS: What’s next for a global carbon price on shipping?

Published 16:00 on January 27, 2026 / Last updated at 16:07 on January 27, 2026 / , and / Americas (US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Insights (Analysis), International (Shipping)

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The potential adoption of a global price on shipping emissions later this year requires regaining the support of countries who were previously in favour but voted for a one-year delay in October, after a US-led opposition campaign, experts told Carbon Pulse.
The potential adoption of a global price on shipping emissions later this year requires regaining the support of countries who were previously in favour but voted for a one-year delay in October, after a US-led opposition campaign, experts told Carbon Pulse.


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