
Greek Shipowners Push Back Against EU Emissions Rules: "Shipping Has No Borders"
As the IMO prepares a global carbon pricing scheme, Greece’s shipping elite urges Brussels to scrap regional emissions measures, warning of competitive distortion.
As the IMO prepares a global carbon pricing scheme, Greece’s shipping elite urges Brussels to scrap regional emissions measures, warning of competitive distortion.
According to the annual report by the Union of Greek Shipowners (UGS), shipping is by far the most extrovertedsector of the Greek economy, with a total economic impact ranging between 7% and 8% of GDP each year.