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Trade Policy & Tariffs
ModerateOct 22, 2026

Interferry warns of further ETS2 delays for road transport

Interferry has warned that the EU Emissions Trading Scheme phase 2 (ETS2) for road transport will face additional implementation delays beyond current timelines. This signals ongoing challenges in rol

Ship2Shore#ets2#emissions-trading#road-transport
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactSep 21, 2026

EU Shippers Face €572M ETS Charges; Port Solutions Emerging

In the second quarter of 2024, European shippers faced an unprecedented €572 million bill from the EU's Emissions Trading System (ETS) applied to maritime shipping, a significant regulatory cost that

The Loadstar#eu-ets-surcharge#carbon-emissions#ocean-freight-costs
Trade Policy & Tariffs
High ImpactSep 2, 2026

US Intelligence: Cosco Ships Carry Hidden Spy Equipment

US intelligence agencies have alleged that China's state-owned shipping giant Cosco operates concealed surveillance equipment aboard its vessels to intercept military communications near US coastlines

The Loadstar#cosco-spying#china-us-relations#maritime-security
Trade Policy & Tariffs
ModerateAug 24, 2026

Transporters File Competition Complaint Against Shipping Lines

Indian transporters have escalated their grievances against shipping lines and the Department of Government Transport (DGT) by filing a formal complaint with the Competition Commission, signaling a st

Freight News#shipping-regulation#freight-dispute#competition-law
Sustainability & ESG
High ImpactAug 21, 2026

IMO Net-Zero Framework Debate Heats Up as LNG Leads Fuel Shift

The maritime sector is experiencing accelerated momentum toward alternative fuels, with liquified natural gas (LNG) emerging as the industry's preferred transitional solution. However, this green shif

The Loadstar#lng-shipping#maritime-decarbonization#imo-net-zero-framework