FernettiCompliance for 2025: EU emissions trading system and fuel EU maritime
Compliance for 2025: EU emissions trading system and fuel EU maritime
Dear Partner,
As part of our ongoing commitment to keeping you informed about regulatory developments, we are sending further details on the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and the addition of Fuel EU Maritime (FEUM) in 2025.
ETS Overview
Since January 1st, 2024, companies operating vessels between EU/EEA ports have had to purchase annual emissions allowances to comply with the ETS. These measures apply to passenger and cargo vessels above 5,000 GT and cover:
Since January 1st, 2024, companies operating vessels between EU/EEA ports have had to purchase annual emissions allowances to comply with the ETS. These measures apply to passenger and cargo vessels above 5,000 GT and cover:
- 100% of emissions on routes within the EU/EEA.
- 50% of emissions on routes involving ports outside the EU/EEA.
To meet these requirements, we introduced a standalone ETS surcharge for freight customers in 2024 based on the ETS coverage phase (40% of emissions).
Read more about ETS here.
What’s new in 2025?
From January 1st, 2025, ETS coverage will increase to 70% of reported emissions. Additionally, new Fuel EU Maritime (FEUM) regulations will also apply starting in 2025.
FEUM aims to ensure that the greenhouse gas intensity of fuels used in the sector will gradually decrease over time, starting with a 2% decrease by 2025 and reaching up to an 80% reduction by 2050.
Read more about FEUM here.
What does it mean for your business?
ETS element
The share of emissions covered by ETS will increase from 40% to 70% in 2025.
Freight ETS charges will continue to be adjusted monthly to reflect forecasted freight volumes and emissions for each route.
You can follow the ETS surcharge here.
FEUM element
A fixed premium on each route is included for FEUM compliance from January 1st, 2025 based on contracted biofuel. FEUM premiums are calculated using the same principles as the ETS element to ensure transparency and fairness.
2025 Combined Charge
The total ETS charge per route in 2025 will include both the ETS and FEUM elements, reflecting the combined costs of compliance.
We understand the significance of these regulatory changes and their potential impact on your operations. If you have any questions or need further details, please feel free to contact us.
Waive all or part of ETS by purchasing our Decarbonised solutions
With either direct or indirect in-setting, our customers can achieve real CO2e reductions within their own supply chain. Our carbon emission reductions are generated in our transport network, for example, by using low-emission fuels in our vessels.
- DFDS can offer up to 86% CO2e reductions WTW (thanks to ISCC/RSB certified biofuel) compared to HFO
- DFDS will waive all or part of the ETS cost related to the seaborn transport, based on the % of emission reduction through in-setting.
- The emissions reduction process is reviewed by an independent external party.
Learn more about our decarbonised solutions here.