European ports call for 'swift' adoption of IMO NZF
Ahead of the next International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) meeting taking place on October 14 in London, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has urged IMO member states to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework.
“This global initiative is a vital step towards decarbonising international shipping and will provide much-needed clarity for the sector as it transitions to low-emission operations,” ESPO highlighted.
The organization, which represents over 98 percent of the seaports in the European Union, has asked the European Commission to ensure “maximum alignment” between the IMO framework and existing EU measures such as FuelEU Maritime and the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) post IMO NZF adoption.
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