How Shippers Can Slash EU ETS Costs with Sustainable Biofuel Programmes

From 1 January 2026, the EU ETS will require shipping companies to account for 100% of their CO₂ emissions on EU-related voyages, increasing compliance costs. However, major carriers now offer biofuel programmes that can help shippers reduce or offset these costs. This article explores how programmes from MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk, and COSCO provide discounts, waivers, or certified emissions reductions, and how Searoutes’ tools can help you track and optimise your EU ETS savings.