The momentum to decarbonise shipping is growing, but without the EU Parliament’s support for FuelEU Maritime, the transition to low-carbon marine fuels risks stalling at a critical time.

WSC and member liner carriers are highly concerned about Parliament’s delay in finalizing its position on FuelEU Maritime. Liner carriers are committed to decarbonizing the industry as soon as possible and are already investing in alternative fuel technology. Fuel EU Maritime is crucial for EU policymakers to reach their climate goals and for the progress of shipping decarbonization.

FuelEU Maritime provides the guidepost for the adoption and use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport. The EU’s shipping decarbonization goals cannot be achieved without FuelEU Maritime on the negotiating table with the EU ETS, the Renewable Energy Directive (RED), and the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR). WSC calls on the European Parliament to adopt a position on FuelEU Maritime as soon as possible to avoid delaying maritime discussions in the trilogue. 

For shipping, there are three essential thrusts in the EU Green Deal: i) to increase demand for fuels that reduce greenhouse gas emissions; ii) to produce and provide renewable energy for making these fuels; and iii) to provide market signals to encourage the shift away from fossil and high-greenhouse gas fuels. Trilogue negotiations that consider these together will achieve better outcomes for Europe and the decarbonization of shipping.

FuelEU Maritime must work in conjunction with effective market signals within the EU ETS.  Moreover, both FuelEU Maritime and EU ETS depend upon production and supply that must be delivered through the RED and AFIR. By aligning demand, supply, and market elements, policymakers and industry have the best chance of accelerating Europe’s efforts to decarbonize shipping. 

WSC hopes that EU trilogue negotiations begin as soon as possible, including Parliament’s position on FuelEU Maritime.

• Read more about how the EU can lead in the decarbonization of shipping: EU Green Deal — World Shipping Council
• Read more about the critical pathways to zero carbon shipping: Pathways To Zero Carbon Shipping — World Shipping Council

Shipping Is at a Crossroads — The EU Must Chart a Decarbonized Course

As maritime emissions continue to grow, policy delays could hinder progress. FuelEU Maritime is a crucial step in aligning the shipping sector with Europe’s climate goals and unlocking a sustainable fuel economy.

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