Global shipping carbon price in the crosshairs as countries debate future of Net-Zero Framework

Published 14:14 on April 29, 2026 / Last updated at 17:53 on April 29, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), International (Shipping), Net Zero Transition (Transport & Heating Fuels)

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Countries remain divided on what a Net-Zero Framework (NZF) for global shipping should look like, with some calling on Wednesday to scrap its carbon levy, and others to ditch any mechanism that collects revenue.
Countries remain divided on what a Net-Zero Framework (NZF) for global shipping should look like, with some calling on Wednesday to scrap its carbon levy, and others to ditch any mechanism that collects revenue.


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