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Quotas, tariffs & taking an Australian sword to retaining imported plastic, the only answer to dealing with plastic, the phoney recycling & plastic’s Uncircular Economy. https://lnkd.in/gEzjg4x4

With sustainability in mind, Port of Rotterdam sets tariffs for next 3 years In line with its goal to become carbon-neutral by 2050, the Dutch Port of Rotterdam Authority has set the port’s tariffs for the next three years, placing special emphasis on sustainability. Summary: The Port of Rotterdam is taking significant strides toward sustainability with a newly structured tariff system aimed at promoting efficient and eco-friendly shipping. In line with its carbon-neutral target by 2050, the port authority will implement updated seaport and inland port dues from January 1, 2025. Key changes include: Sustainability-Based Tariffs: For seagoing vessels, dues will now consider the vessel's Environmental Ship Index (ESI) score, incentivizing higher environmental performance. Vessels with Green Award certifications will also receive discounts. Additionally, port dues will be lower per tonne of cargo if the ship’s capacity is efficiently utilized, reducing emissions per transshipped tonne. Inland Port Dues: A 5% sustainability contribution is being added to inland port dues for motorized vessels, with the additional revenue earmarked for sustainability initiatives in inland shipping. Operators can offset this increase by sharing emissions data, benefiting from up to a 100% discount depending on their Green Award certification level (Bronze to Platinum). Encouraging Sustainable Fuels: Ships that bunker sustainable fuels in Rotterdam will continue to receive reduced port fees, supporting the port’s commitment to zero-emission maritime practices under the Zero Emissions Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA). This tariff overhaul, Rotterdam’s first since 2022, simplifies the dues system while supporting the port’s sustainability and competitiveness. It represents a collaborative effort with key stakeholders like Deltalinqs and the Association of Rotterdam Shipbrokers and Agents (VRC), incentivizing both maritime and inland operators to adopt cleaner, more efficient practices. #PortOfRotterdam #SustainableShipping #GreenPort #CarbonNeutral #EnvironmentalIncentives #ShippingEfficiency #GreenAward #InlandShipping #ESI #CleanEnergyPorts

The Port of Rotterdam is advancing its sustainability objectives by revising its tariff structure to promote eco-friendly and efficient shipping practices. Starting January 1, 2025, the port authority will implement the following key changes: Sustainability-Based Tariffs: Seagoing vessels will be assessed based on their Environmental Ship Index (ESI) scores, encouraging higher environmental performance. Ships holding Green Award certifications will also be eligible for discounts. Efficiency Incentives: Port dues will be reduced per tonne of cargo for vessels that optimize their capacity utilization, thereby lowering emissions per transshipped tonne. These measures align with the port's commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, reflecting a broader trend in the maritime industry toward decarbonization. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set non-binding targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, aiming for net-zero emissions by mid-century. By integrating environmental performance into its tariff system, the Port of Rotterdam is incentivizing shipping companies to adopt greener technologies and practices, contributing to global efforts to mitigate climate change.

📢 Could the Foreign Pollution Fee Act (FPFA) Be a Smarter, Win-Win Alternative to Tariffs? Introduced by Republican Senators Bill Cassidy and Lindsey Graham, the Foreign Pollution Fee Act (FPFA) offers a market-driven, targeted approach to addressing carbon-intensive imports. Compared to general tariffs, which risk trade tensions, inflation, and market instability, the FPFA presents a pragmatic solution that could deliver economic, environmental, and geopolitical benefits. Here’s why it’s worth exploring: 🔹 Economic Fairness • Focuses specifically on carbon-intensive imports, avoiding the widespread disruptions of broad tariffs. • Targets specific carbon-intensive sectors, ensuring fair competition with countries operating under weaker environmental standards. 🔹 Environmental Benefits • Reduces global emissions while preventing carbon leakage, ensuring U.S. efforts aren’t undermined abroad. • Encourages cleaner production methods globally, aligning economic incentives with environmental outcomes. 🔹 Inflation Considerations • Targets specific sectors, helping avoid the broader price increases often associated with general tariffs. • Drives global efficiency in production, which could lead to more stable prices over time. 🔹 Broad GOP Appeal • With Republican leadership behind it, the FPFA aligns with conservative principles of market-based solutions, economic competitiveness, and minimal regulatory burden. • Its bipartisan potential offers a pathway to effective policy solutions with broad support. 🔹 Global and Market Alignment • Aligns with international initiatives like the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), fostering cooperation instead of conflict. • Generates revenue to create a fiscally responsible framework that funds GOP priorities and keeps bond markets confident. • Provides clarity for markets by avoiding the unpredictability of trade wars, supporting equity market stability. The FPFA represents a balanced, win-win solution that protects U.S. industries, reduces emissions, addresses inflation concerns, and avoids the risks of trade escalation. Could this policy provide a pragmatic way to Make America Great Again (and Green)? This post is written in my personal capacity and does not necessarily reflect the views of my employer. Marko Papic

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Discover which companies and industries are set to succeed in a world of rising global import tariffs. 🌍 Get into the impacts on domestic manufacturing, agriculture, energy, technology, and more. Read on to see how protectionist policies can change the economy: https://hubs.la/Q02FqxhL0 #Avestix #AVXI #Economy #Business #Trade #Manufacturing #Technology #Agriculture #Energy #GlobalTrends

At a high level picture, this argument makes sense. We have established that it is politically and in the short-term economically expedient for EU to set tariffs on Chinese EVs, even if the accusations are not true. (They are, but the truth is kind of mixed. But the WTO rules allow for it - arguably.) But just like the overly simplistic claim that the world produces enough food, but we are not getting it where it is needed - as if this a logistics puzzle to be solved- not a market problem, coupled with social economics of have and have nots; this green transition argument that EV tariffs is a loss for green is nonsense. EVs reduce emissions on the road. They also produce more brake dust and tire dust. Just because we have not measured those before (because emissions was a bigger problem). EVs are not necc green especially in winter. Because renewables are poorer at powegen in winter and better in summer - in general, so we need more dirty power gen to balance the clean power gen. (And no one is going to pay someone to store electricity in batteries for months). And last but not least EVs are not the answer, public transportation and EV public transports are a better one. (And China got that covered too). EU is nowhere near converting to almost green energy - unless they go nuclear. There is a desert to the south in the shape of Sahara but let's also get real, the cost of transmitting the energy will only make sense if EU charges electricity usage to 10x what it is. And kill its economies. EV takeup rates are slowing in EU - that has nothing to do with tariffs. And these include hybrids, PHEVs, BEVs as a whole. Now I am not defending the tariffs - I am only saying that complaints that the tariffs are bad because it interferes with green transition is overblown. EU's green transition is a lie - use more energy without having to pay more is cakeism with six feet of green washing.

On Trump 2.0: The most immediate question may be how the U.S. approaches the global plastics treaty, which has its fifth and final scheduled negotiating session in late November in South Korea. Beyond that, Donald Trump's appointees could put forward big policy changes on chemical recycling, single-use plastics procurement and other areas at key agencies. And on economic policy, Trump has said he plans much bigger tariffs than enacted in his first term.