Regulation

German shipowners slam government for inaction on carbon quotas

Just weeks before the EU ETS comes into force, German shipowners are calling for more decisive government action to get the necessary legislation in place. 
”Now we expect the same level of determination and proactive action from our government as we are showing," said Gaby Bornheim, chairwoman of the German shipowners' organization VDR, about Germany's implementation of the EU ETS rules. The comment came during the Hansa-Forum conference in Hamburg last week. | Photo: Vdr
”Now we expect the same level of determination and proactive action from our government as we are showing," said Gaby Bornheim, chairwoman of the German shipowners' organization VDR, about Germany's implementation of the EU ETS rules. The comment came during the Hansa-Forum conference in Hamburg last week. | Photo: Vdr
by JENS THOMSEN

Shipping will have to pay for CO2 emissions after the turn of the year, when the sector becomes part of the EU Emissions Trading System.

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