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18 September 2026

VesselBot finds wide gap between EU ETS surcharges and voyage exposure

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Source reporting: Container News

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VesselBot finds wide gap between EU ETS surcharges and voyage exposure

The carbon exposure generated by individual container voyages can differ significantly from the standard EU ETS-related surcharges applied to shipments, according to a new VesselBot analysis. The study examined more than 20,000 EU and EEA-linked container ship voyages completed during the second quarter of 2026. These voyages generated 11. 8 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent emissions. Around 7.

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