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Taxing the Tide: Mastering the UK ETS Maritime Expansion
Taxing the Tide: Mastering the UK ETS Maritime Expansion
As of July 1, 2026, the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) officially brought maritime shipping into its net—putting a direct price tag on carbon for roughly 4,900 domestic vessels. If you own, operate, or charter vessels in UK waters, carbon is no longer just an environmental metric—it is a major line item on your balance sheet. In this episode, we break down the operational, legal, and financial playbook for staying compliant without sinking your margins. Also in this episode Barry outlin...