Extension of the EU carbon market (ETS) to maritime transport
Directive (EU) 2023/959 of 10 May 2023 extends the EU emissions trading system to emissions from ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above. Shipping companies must surrender allowances for their emissions starting with 2024 emissions. In France, regulatory transposition was carried out by Decree No. 2024-546 of 14 June 2024.
Measure originators
European origin
EUPaquet « Ajustement à l'objectif 55 » : révision de la directive 2003/87/CE sur le SEQE-UE
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Measure impact
Gradual surrender: 40% of verified 2024 emissions, 70% of 2025 emissions, then 100% from 2026. The cost depends on the market allowance price; it falls on shipping companies and may be passed on to shippers and passengers.
Official references
Procedure timeline
Follow the progress of this fiscal measure through the different stages of the parliamentary procedure.
Entry into force
National transposition
Adaptation en droit français