Geopolitical and global economic challenges have underlined the imperative for Europe to enhance both its competitiveness and its security. With 90% of the EU’s external trade carried by sea it is vital that the reform of the Union Customs Code (UCC) facilitates: maritime transport, the smooth handling of goods and their efficient storage in EU ports. Europe’s competitiveness and security depends on the secure but seamless connection of maritime transport to hinterland logistics chains. We must choose smart customs reform.

The World Shipping Council is committed to working with the EU Institutions to achieve the Green Deal’s goals through good policy that will support industry greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets and move as fast as possible to zero GHG emissions. EU Policy, including the revision to the EU ETS Directive has a unique opportunity to strengthen, motivate and complement global policy for reducing GHGs in international shipping.

WSC supports inclusion of maritime sector in the EU ETS, and targeted amendments to the EC proposal can optimize its impact both within the EU and on the global stage.

The World Shipping Council is committed to working with the EU Institutions to achieve the Green Deal’s goals through good policy that will support industry GHG reduction targets and move as fast as possible to zero GHG emissions. EU Policy, including the Fuel EU Maritime Regulation has a unique opportunity to strengthen, motivate and complement global policy for reducing GHGs in international shipping.