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FEATURE: Brussels “seriously considering” free EU ETS permits for shipping firms using clean fuels

Published 13:54 on June 18, 2026 / Last updated at 13:54 on June 18, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), Insights (Features), International (Shipping)

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The European Commission is “seriously considering” granting free CO2 permits to shipping companies that use clean fuels as part of the upcoming reform of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) due to be presented in July.
The European Commission is “seriously considering” granting free CO2 permits to shipping companies that use clean fuels as part of the upcoming reform of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) due to be presented in July.


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