Trump Wins 1-Year Reprieve on Global Shipping Carbon Tax

Trump wins 1-year reprieve on global shipping carbon tax

by WorldTribune Staff, October 19, 2025 Real World News President Donald Trump was successful in his effort to block an international carbon tax on the shipping industry from going into effect. The UN’s International Maritime Organization’s vote on the tax has been delayed for one full year following escalated pressure from the U.S. president. In […]

Shipping Australia statement on the IMO Member State adjournment of the Net Zero Framework - Shipping Australia

Shipping Australia is disappointed that the Member States of the International Maritime Organization were unable to agree to progress the Net-Zero Framework at their recent extraordinary meeting in London between 14-17 October. We note that the talks have been adjourned for 12 months and we hope that progress can be…

UN Delays Global Carbon Tax Amid U.S. Pressure

The United Nations has postponed the implementation of a global carbon tax on shipping emissions, following significant opposition from the United States. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) voted to delay the adoption of the Net Zero Framework (NZF) by one year, with 57 countries in favor, 49 against, and 21 abstentions. The U.S., under President…

IMO Delays Global Shipping Carbon Rules, Ghana Braces for Impact

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/imo-delays-global-shipping-carbon-rules-ghana-braces-for-impact/The International Maritime Organization has dealt a significant blow to global shipping decarbonization efforts. Member states decided to postpone adoption of the world’s first binding carbon pricing mechanism for international shipping, delaying implementation by twelve months despit…

IMO Delays Net-Zero Shipping Rules with US and Global Disputes

US Opposition and Geopolitical Divisions Stall Decarbonization Talks. Supporters Warn Delay Creates Uncertainty for Shipping and Fuel Markets. EU and Pacific Nations Continue Backing Framework Despite Adjournment. On October 17, member states of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) made the decision to delay discussions on new decarbonization rules for marine fuels by a year. This move came in response to significant pushback from the U…

DNV: Decision on the IMO Net-Zero Framework delayed for one year

Information for: Ship owners and managers, equipment manufacturers and fuel suppliers.NEED TO KNOWIMO decided to adjourn the extraordinary MEPC session for one yearWorking Group to develop NZF guidelines goes ahead The 2nd extraordinary session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC/ES.2) decided to delay adoption of new requirements on greenhouse gas (GHG) fuel intensity, in combination with a pricing and reward mechanism. T…