With its review of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), the European Commission is maintaining the course for shipping’s green transition. This should provide the necessary predictability for an industry that, from Denmark alone, already contributes around DKK 3.8 billion annually through the purchase of emissions allowances and more than EUR 9 billion across the EU as a whole.
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The Danish government has secured parliamentary support for Denmark to contribute to a British-French-led operation aimed at helping protect civilian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Danish Shipping gives its full support.
At a celebratory ceremony in beautiful sunshine today, 59 trainees received their diplomas after completing the two-year Danish Shipping Education programme.
A new analysis from the international shipping organisations points to a significant need to strengthen global rules on ship recycling in light of the fact that many more ageing ships will have to be recycled in the coming years. Danish Shipping believes that global rules should be brought up to the level of the EU standard, so that there are more recycling facilities worldwide where ships can be recycled safely and in an environmentally sound manner.
The Council of the European Union has endorsed the Industrial Maritime Strategy and the EU Ports Strategy. Danish Shipping is pleased that the Council - as well as the Commission - has chosen investments and competition over protectionism. The Council Conclusions also reiterate the EU’s commitment to the green transition of shipping and an IMO-agreement on global climate regulation.
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