carbon tax

Shipping

IMO’s Historic Carbon Pricing Framework for Global Shipping Enters Final Negotiation Phase

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is on the cusp of implementing the world’s first global emissions pricing system for any sector, as

Environment

Oxfam’s £2 Billion Proposal: Tax UK Superyachts and Private Jet Fuel

In an increasingly polarized political climate, Oxfam has turned its attention to a fat target in the fight against carbon emissions: the ultra-wealthy. The

Shipping

Countries Push for CO2 Shipping Tax as Decarbonization Talks Loom

By Kate Abnett and Jonathan Saul BRUSSELS/LONDON, June 23 (Reuters) – Maritime nations including Denmark and the Marshall Islands are rallying

Environment

Maersk Tankers Boss Says Customers Will Pay to Clean Up Shipping

By Jack Wittels (Bloomberg) — The head of a major shipping company wants a carbon tax for his industry by 2025, and he’s confident his customers are

Ship Design

Hydrofoil Ferry Concept Design Aims To Increases The Speed And Range Of Electric Ferries

Boundary Layer Technologies, a California-based marine technology startup launched its fully electric hydrofoiling ferry concept design this week. ELECTRA

Environment

International Chamber of Shipping Reports Progress on Carbon Pricing at IMO Working Group

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has welcomed calls from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for impact assessments to be submitted

Environment

Maersk Calls for Carbon Tax on Ship Fuel

By Jack Wittels (Bloomberg) — The world’s largest container shipping line has called for a $150-a-ton carbon tax on shipping fuel that would drive

Shipping

Trafigura Proposes Carbon Tax on Marine Fuels to Help Meet Emissions Targets

SINGAPORE, Sept 25 (Reuters) – Commodities trader Trafigura on Friday proposed a carbon levy of $250-$300 per tonne of carbon-dioxide (CO2) equivalent on