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EU moves to close loopholes for ships trying to avoid carbon market fees

Published 18:30 on July 17, 2026 / Last updated at 19:07 on July 17, 2026 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), International (Shipping), Net Zero Transition (Transport & Heating Fuels)

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Brussels is ramping up action against ships trying to avoid paying EU ETS fees, extending the market's scope to smaller vessels, changing the definition of an "evasive" port, and classifying offshore worksites as "ports of call", as part of a broader carbon market reform published on Friday.
Brussels is ramping up action against ships trying to avoid paying EU ETS fees, extending the market's scope to smaller vessels, changing the definition of an "evasive" port, and classifying offshore worksites as "ports of call", as part of a broader carbon market reform published on Friday.


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