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Browse the archiveStudy: shipping pays twice its share to EU ETS; earmarked revenues should triple
A study reported on 20 October 2026 finds shipping contributes almost 20% of EU ETS revenues despite accounting for roughly 10% of emissions and has never received free allowances; authors call to treble funds channelled through SMAP.
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Study: shipping pays twice its share to EU ETS; earmarked revenues should triple
A study reported on 20 October 2026 finds shipping contributes almost 20% of EU ETS revenues despite accounting for roughly 10% of emissions and has never received free allowances; authors call to treble funds channelled through SMAP.
Baltic dry bulk index edges up to near one‑week high as larger ships provide support
The Baltic Exchange dry bulk freight index rose for a second session on 20 October 2026, gaining about 1.9% to 2,593 points, with the larger vessel segment providing the main support, sources indicated.
Weekly report: broad-based newbuilding contracting and Chinese yards prominent
reports’s 20 October 2026 market note recorded a week of widespread newbuilding contracting across container, tanker, dry bulk and gas sectors, with Chinese builders taking a large portion of reported orders.
Blue Autonomy opens online academy with 39 self‑paced courses for ship performance staff
Blue Autonomy has opened the Blue Autonomy Academy, an online school of 39 self‑paced courses focused on vessel performance, maritime data and the regulations that influence them.
Sanmar delivers escort tug to Greek SVS joint venture for Piraeus operations
A new escort tug built by Sanmar Shipyards has been handed over to SVS, the Greek joint venture of Vernicos Scafi, Spanopoulos and Lyboussakis, and will operate at the Port of Piraeus, MarineLink reported on 20 October 2026.
LNG shipping index slips while median stock losses remain modest
Sources indicated on 20 October 2026 that the UP World LNG Shipping Index fell 6.97 points, or 3.0%, to close at 224.91, while the median constituent declined by only 0.43%.
Port of Dover publishes '2026 Harbour Festival Report' dated 20 October 2026
The Port of Dover has published a document titled "2026 Harbour Festival Report", dated 20 October 2026; this article records the publication and date and points readers to the port for the full text.
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