EU shipping emissions rose in 2025. The ships did not emit more. The reported increase comes entirely from vessels that entered the reporting rules in 2025; follow the same ships through both years and emissions fell. Below the CO₂ line, methane rose sharply as LNG dual fuel ships reached the water, and from 2026 that methane becomes billable, pushing the maritime EU ETS bill toward 100 million allowances. For owners and charterers, the headline MRV number is only the starting point. The exposure sits behind it.
The full storyThe very short COP27 shipping summary: The drive to decarbonise the shipping sector is growing, parties in the value chain are collaborating and initiatives that show most progress are linked to developing green shipping corridors, zero-emission fuels and vessels, as well as infrastructure to support the transformation of the industry.
The carbon intensity indicator (CII) enters into force 1st of January 2023. The new indicator is likely to impact charter party terms and freight rates, but with no CII ratings published until 2024, the charterer is left blindfolded. The Siglar Carbon Voyage CII helps the charterer decode the CII mystery.
Our webinar on how reducing shipping emissions equals increasing your competitive edge showed that commercial decision-makers in the shipping industry are now picking up speed on decarbonisation. Do you want to stay ahead of the game? Watch our webinar.
