ESPO and FEPORT call for an EU wide mandatory tax exemption for onshore power supply (OPS) in the compromise text on the revised Energy Taxation Directive
27 September 2024
The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) and the Federation of European Private Port Companies and Terminals (FEPORT) fully support the European Green Deal ambition. For the two European associations, it is important that a reviewed energy taxation policy is based on the polluter pays principle, effectively reduces shipping and port emissions, and helps accelerating the energy transition of the shipping sector.
We therefore call for a mandatory and permanent EU wide tax exemption for onshore power supply which would help deliver the priorities set in AFIR. By applying the tax exemption on the EU level, the ETD would ensure a level playing field between the different Member States, giving shipping lines a clear signal and making the use of OPS more competitive.