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Liberia walks back on plans to impose carbon levy on ships entering its ports

Published 15:27 on February 5, 2026 / Last updated at 15:27 on February 5, 2026 / / EMEA (Africa), International (Shipping)

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The Liberian government "does not, and will not" plan to impose a carbon levy on international ships entering its ports, it said in a rebuttal to the news last week that it would introduce the non-market mechanism.
The Liberian government "does not, and will not" plan to impose a carbon levy on international ships entering its ports, it said in a rebuttal to the news last week that it would introduce the non-market mechanism.


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