Asian shipowners could face massive cost for European carbon quotas

Asian ships sailing to Europe could incur huge costs once the EU ETS is fully implemented. Companies in China and Singapore will be particularly affected.
The EU ETS will affect around 4,000 ships sailing under the Asian flag. Owners include COSCO, Anglo Eastern Ship Management and HMM. | Photo: Gregor Fischer/AP/Ritzau Scanpix
The EU ETS will affect around 4,000 ships sailing under the Asian flag. Owners include COSCO, Anglo Eastern Ship Management and HMM. | Photo: Gregor Fischer/AP/Ritzau Scanpix

Shipowners operating from Asia could face costs of up to EUR 1bn a year paying for their emissions when sailing to EU ports.

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