JOURNAL ARTICLE

Singapore Proposes to Delay Vote on Shipping Carbon Charge.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2025. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Wittels, Jack 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses Singapore's proposal to delay a vote on implementing a carbon emissions charge for the global shipping fleet, amid pressure from the United States to block the initiative. This proposal was made during a meeting of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London, where both the US and Panama called for a suspension of the meeting, raising the likelihood that a vote will not occur this week. The article notes a shift in support, as Greece, a major shipping nation, plans to abstain from the vote, contrasting with earlier international backing for the carbon charge. The IMO has stated it cannot predict the duration of any potential delay. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2025/10, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2025
  • Accession Number:188781606
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