Danish Shipping

Shipping is crucial to the CCUS value chain, as CO2 transport relies heavily on maritime transport. To realise the potential of CCUS and sup-port the green transition, it is essential that the proposed plan ensures a well-functioning internal market for maritime CO2 transport.

Danish Shipping welcomes the proposal which in combination with the proposals on inclusion of shipping in the Emissions Trading System and FuelEU Maritime provide a sound mix of regulatory measures on the path to climate neutrality by 2050.

Feedback on Inception impact assessment – of the possible review of the Renewable Energy Directive (REDII) 21 September 2020 Case no.: Danish Shipping supports the European Union’s ambition to be the first climate neutral continent in the world by 2050 and welcomes the initiative to review REDII.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

Danish Shippings three most important issues regarding the Critical Raw Materials Act are: Upscaling of renewable energy Availability of sustainable maritime fuels Continued global, open trade Danish Shipping is positive about the security of raw materials e.g., to support the production of renewable energy in the EU, and that EU in this regard considers the uncertainty and dependency that Europes in-dustry will…

European Commission November 12th, 2025 Call for evidence: EU’s next long-term budget (MFF) – EU funding for competitiveness Danish Shipping would like to thank the authorities for the opportunity to provide feedback to this consultation, in relation to EU’s next long-term budget (MFF) – EU funding for competitiveness.

Opening of the attached position paper · the full paper is on the Commission’s record (source link above)

Danish Shipping thanks the European Commission for the opportunity to contribute to the ongoing evaluation and refinement of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) as it applies to maritime transport. The feedback below re-flects the practical experience of the members of Danish Shipping with the system during its first phase of implementation and includes concrete recommendations to enhance coherence, reduce…

Danish Shipping welcomes the Fit for 55 proposals as an important contribution to drive GHG reductions and incentivize the uptake of renewable fuels. Danish Shipping would like to take the opportunity to comment on the elements that we support i.e., the proposed definition of legal entity and the phasing-in period.

The EU must send a strong signal to the industry by coupling climate targets with a GHG strategy and enabling tools that scale up clean energy, create certainty, and secure Europe's position as a global leader in green shipping.

Feedback: Proposal regarding the Net Zero Industry Act: Danish Shipping is generally very positive about NZIA. It is important for the EU and the coming development of a green industry in Europe that there is a positive European answer to match the American IRA and the green investment plans recently proposed in Japan, India etc.

Danish Shipping welcomes the proposal on an Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) as the infrastructure will be the backbone for using renewable and low-carbon fuels paving the way for climate neutrality by 2050. However Danish Shipping has strong concerns regarding the proposal’s focus on LNG due to the slip of the greenhouse gas (GHG) methane.

The EU's updated Arctic policy should emphasise dialogue and development based on strong engagement with local authorities, Indigenous Peoples and communities in the Arctic. For projects and activities in the region to be viable and sustainable, they must have local support and contribute tangibly to the welfare, resilience and long-term development of Arctic societies.

Danish Shipping is committed to driving a competitive and sustainable transition for international shipping. Recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East demonstrate how quickly disruptions in global energy markets affect maritime transport. Shipping is often the first sector impacted by such developments, particularly through volatile fuel prices and operational disruptions.

Danish Shipping welcomes the proposal as it – together with the rest of the Fit for 55 package – has the potential to provide the steppingstones for an increased use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport and hereby contribute to the target of climate neutrality by 2050.

Danish Shipping is generally positive about the purpose of ensuring a high and unform level of customer protection among Member States of the Union. The proposal addresses passenger rights in multimodal transport, where multiple modes of transportation are used during one single journey such as a combination of bus, ship, airplane, and railway.

Danish Shipping welcomes the proposal and supports the regulation's objective to ensure a consistent and coherent calculation methodology across the transport sector. Danish maritime shipping is among the most climate ambitious globally, and climate and energy performance are crucial competitive parameters.

Danish Shipping appreciates the opportunity to comment on the call for evidence on the new ‘Count Emissions EU’ initiative. Danish Shipping appreciates the proposal for a transparency measures but would like to highlight that the shipping industry is already required to disclose CO2 data through the EU MRV system, through which the data is subsequently made publicly available.

Danish Shipping expresses gratitude to DG MOVE and the European Commission for the opportunity to provide comments on the revision of sustainable transport - revision of Combined Transport Directive. Overall, Danish Shipping urges the EU to continue to be ambitious in ensuring better coordination between modes of transport and an increased use of combined transport solutions.

Danish Shipping is generally positive about the purpose of ensuring a high and unform level of customer protection among Member States of the Union. Danish Shipping believes that the passenger rights regulation (Regulation 1177/2010 on the rights of passenger when travelling by sea and inland waterway) containing provision for a minimum of passenger rights at sea, is functioning well in its current form.

Hearing on Business in Europe: a framework for income taxation (BEFIT) Danske Rederier is a business and employers’ organisation representing the Danish shipping industry, which is one of the largest in the world, contributes to growth and leads towards a more sustainable global shipping industry.

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Danish Shipping represents the Danish shipping industry, which is one of the largest in the world, contributing to growth and leading the way towards a more sustainable shipping industry. We appreciate the opportunity to provide feedback on The Commission's plan for VAT in the digital age.

Danish Shipping is firmly opposed to any changes to the current VAT system for passenger transport. The existing framework is efficient, fair, and neutral for both operators and passengers, accurately reflects economic reality, and aligns with the destination principle as well as EU jurisdiction under international law. Any modification would risk creating unnecessary administrative burdens and market distortions.

Danish Shipping welcomes the European Commissions proposal and calls on the EU Member States and the European Parliament to support the proposed inclusion of the two Indian ship recycling facilities on the European list of ship recycling facilities.

Danish Shipping welcome the opportunity to contribute to the evaluation roadmap of the 2014 Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Directive. In April 2018, the UN’s International Maritime Organization, IMO, adopted an Initial strategy on reduction of Green House Gas emissions from ships which establishes several very ambitious CO2 reduction targets.

Danish Shipping would like to thank the authorities for the opportunity to provide feedback to this consultation, in relation to the upcoming Commission issuing of guidelines in January 2026. General remarks: Danish Shipping would first and foremost like to emphasize, that we are firm supporters of a European Union which manages to balance the need for support of EU based businesses in their endeavors on…

As Danish Shipping represents member companies operating in global maritime shipping, we strongly support EUs efforts in addressing the challenges created by drugs trafficking. However, due to the complex issue of these challenges, it is important to coordinate across EUs various initiatives.