The EU’s €2.9 billion Sustainable Transport Investment Plan (STIP) is a welcome first step for clean-fuel investment in shipping, but industry leaders warn that funding and mandates must increase to meet the sector’s transition needs. Shipowners back incentives for sustainable marine fuels and support tech-neutral solutions, while calling for simplified reporting and stronger fuel-supplier mandates to ensure a fair, competitive shift toward net-zero emissions.

Shipping is positive on ‘Sustainable Transport Investment Plan’ but transition concerns remain | Euractiv