“We cannot afford to fragment the market with regional measures that create distortions”
London- “Italy’s position on the ETS is clear: to prevent the ecological transition from becoming an obstacle to global trade. As conceived, it risks becoming a real barrier to trade, capable of penalizing European ports and fleets and shifting traffic and investments towards areas of the world that do not apply the same constraints.” This was stated by the Deputy and Undersecretary at the Mit Edoardo Rixi in his speech at the 34th IMO General Assembly underway in London. “We cannot afford to fragment the market with regional measures that create distortions and put the European port system in difficulty just as we are pushing for sustainability. The transition must be guided by global, shared and truly effective rules, not by isolated initiatives that end up weakening those who apply them. Italy, with its maritime history, its infrastructure and the commitment of the Coast Guard, has the credentials to continue to make a decisive contribution to the work of the IMO and to promote a balanced, pragmatic and competitive vision for the future of maritime transport.”
