TRANSPORT: Maritime and shipping
Vessel operators face increasing compliance exposure from both EU ETS allowance costs and FuelEU Maritime’s GHG intensity or renewable blend requirements, particularly across mixed, chartered, or spot-exposed fleets. We help operators manage exposure by structuring EU ETS positions and supporting FuelEU Maritime compliance strategies, including pooling and access to certified bio-LNG to your feedstock specifications.
Client stories from maritime and shipping
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Oceanwide hits 100% EU ETS compliance
Oceanwide Expeditions, a 30-year polar cruise operator, achieved 100% EU ETS compliance in its first year under maritime regulation, with ACT managing allowance procurement, hedging strategy, and surrender timing.
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United European Car Carriers (UECC) spearheads collaboration with industry leaders to advance CNSL as a sustainable marine fuel
UECC, a European short-sea RoRo operator, partnered with ACT Group, Lloyd's Register FOBAS, and Wartsila to assess and qualify CNSL-based biofuel for commercial marine use. ACT Group developed FSI.100, a CNSL-derived biofuel approved as a 30% blend in ISO 8217 DMA distillate fuel, cleared by OEM, Class, and flag Administrations for sea trials. FSI.100 delivers well-to-wake GHG savings of 90% versus conventional marine fuels, with a certified, traceable supply chain from origin to consumption.
Our leading specialists
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Ginevra Lapi
Research & Development Strategist - Biofuels, Transport sector
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Jarrod Ho
Corporate Solutions Manager, Maritime, FuelEU & EU ETS Compliance
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Justus Hillen
Sales - Fuel EU pooling & Bio-LNG
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Silas Pape
Environmental commodities
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Russell Dyk
Head of Sales, USA
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Wen Xi Chia
Head of Corporate Solutions, SE
Global coverage, regional expertise
FuelEU Maritime and EU ETS apply to voyages involving EU/EEA ports, while IMO decarbonization targets apply globally. Our maritime teams based in Europe and Asia support vessel operators with cross-regional fleets and voyage patterns by combining local market presence with integrated compliance and exposure management.
Talk to someone who knows your market
Our biomethane sourcing network and long-standing emissions trading experience mean that you have unparalleled access to bio-LNG, with compliance advisory to meet EU ETS and FuelEU maritime targets.
Policy moves fast. We track it.
Our R&D team participates in FuelEU regulatory working groups, the European Biogas Association transportation working group, and holds IBIA membership. Our regulatory updates cover policy changes, compliance implications, and what they mean for your fleet's fuel and carbon positions.