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New EU agreement secures transparency about greenhouse gas emissions of passenger and freight transport

New standard method of calculating GHG emissions is good news for Danish shipping companies. A level playing field will ensure comparable claims about reduced emissions. 

Danish Shipping’s Annual Report 2025
Annual Report 2025

Geopolitics derails the green transition of international shipping

Negotiations on the first-ever global climate agreement for an entire industry have just been kicked into the long grass in London. Danish Shipping calls it “a major disappointment.”

Danish Shipping launches African Maritime Training Initiative

The Initiative builds on prior successful partnerships and will help build maritime competence and create opportunities for talented African cadets to gain valuable sea experience and training with leading Danish shipping companies. 

Policies

Climate

Danish Shipping has a clear goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2050 without relying on carbon offsetting.

Environment

The shipping industry supports stringent legislation and applauds Danish companies for adopting new technologies that align with environmental and climate considerations.

Taxation and regulatory framework

Denmark must maintain and strengthen its position in global shipping through in­ter­na­tio­nal­ly competitive taxation and remuneration.
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Maritime History in the Making: Industry Backs IMO Net-Zero Framework

Heads of 7 shipping associations call for IMO adoption of the Net-Zero Framework (NZF) at the crucial vote in October. Anything else would be a major setback for the green transition and risk leaving the industry with a complicated patchwork of regional climate regulations.

War Insurance is the Most Important Maritime Initiative in the Danish Government’s New Legislative Programme

The proposed law on war insurance is crucial for both Denmark and Danish shipping. It is essential that the Danish merchant fleet can continue operating in the event of war. Danish Shipping welcomes the proposal.

The FuelEU maritime legislation was adopted earlier this year. As a member, you can find an overview of relevant news here.
FuelEU

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