MSC says it will fully pass on EU carbon tax compliance costs to customers
The world’s second-largest container line estimates an extra €69 per teu will be added to freight costs on the Asia-to-Europe route once shipping is fully integrated into Europe’s carbon tax set-up
Final details to incorporate shipping into the EU’s emission trading scheme still being finalised in trilogue talks between policymakers. An implementation date will arrive in 2023 or 2024