EU shipping will depend on fossil fuels past 2050, says transport federation

According to T&E, 75% of shipping in the EU would be powered by fossil fuels unless targets are ramped up. File picture: David Creedon

Fossil fuels will continue to power three-quarters of the EU's shipping by 2040 despite the passing of one of the most ambitious emissions reduction laws earlier this year, an analysis has found.

According to the study from the highly-respected European Federation for Transport and Environment, known as Transport & Environment (T&E), the FuelEU Maritime law aimed at decarbonising ships will still leave the sector dependent on fossil fuels despite stringent new requirements for greener fuel.