Reacting to the news that from 2026 domestic shipping will be included in the UK's Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) a UK Chamber of Shipping spokesperson said:

“This announcement is a significant step forward in the journey to reach net zero emissions from domestic shipping in the UK, although international agreements remain the best way to deliver lasting change across the sector. 

"It is important that as the details of the scheme become clear it helps, rather than hinders, the drive towards net zero. This means ETS funds raised from domestic shipping must be used to aid the transition to net zero for the sector. This should include supporting the development of zero-emission vessels, fuels and technology and associated port infrastructure.”  

The scheme will apply to vessels of 5000GT and above. More information on the announcement is available at .gov.uk.