March 6, 2026
- Interferry supports the European Commission’s Industrial Maritime Strategy, which recognises the strategic role of ferries in Europe.
- The association particularly welcomes the proposal to reinvest EU ETS revenues into maritime decarbonisation.
- Shipping’s annual financing needs for fleet decarbonisation are estimated at EUR 2.4–8.5 billion, while ETS collections could reach about EUR 10 billion per year.
- Interferry stresses that funds should support practical measures for the existing fleet, including shore power, electrification and alternative fuels.
- The organisation also backs efforts to reduce administrative burdens and avoid double payments once a global IMO measure is in place.