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Shipping industry calls for effective green rules and fewer customs barriers

[ April 18, 2024   //   ]

The World Shipping Council (WSC) is calling on the EU to design policy frameworks that facilitate the essential role of shipping in a globally connected economy and to forge the path to net-zero by 2050 in partnership with industry.

It is calling for work to secure effective global greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction regulations and ensure that production of renewable marine fuels grows to match demand, to meet the target of decarbonising shipping by 2050. It also wants more efforts to secure maritime supply chains against illicit trafficking and geopolitical risks, while working together with industry to enhance the safety of seafarers and the resilience of trade routes.

It also calls on the EU to minimize customs and administrative barriers and enhance Europe’s competitiveness.

WSC says that liner shipping is leading the maritime sector effort to decarbonise, with nearly 60% of new vessels to be delivered before 2030 designed to run on the greenest marine fuels. However, the EU has an important role to play for the development of effective and efficient global climate regulations at the International Maritime Organisation by 2025.

WSC is also calling for the EU in the new legislative period to enhance partnerships within the EU Ports Alliance against drug trafficking, adapt and respond to new geopolitical risks, and improve sanctions compliance through collaborative frameworks.

The European Commission together with EU Member States must also work to boost maritime commerce through a more seamless single market and genuine customs union.

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