FEATURE: Global carbon price for shipping faces hammer blows from counter proposals

Published 11:42 on March 9, 2026 / Last updated at 17:23 on March 9, 2026 / / Americas (LATAM & Caribbean, US & Canada), Asia Pacific (Asia, Pacific), EMEA (Africa, Europe, Middle East), Insights (Features), International (Shipping), Net Zero Transition (Transport & Heating Fuels)

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The adoption of a global carbon price for shipping is now in question, as some countries are proposing a new Net-Zero Framework (NZF) that would remove the financial levy and weaken incentives for clean fuels.
The adoption of a global carbon price for shipping is now in question, as some countries are proposing a new Net-Zero Framework (NZF) that would remove the financial levy and weaken incentives for clean fuels.


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