Maritime Organisations Call to Include Shipping in Electrification Action Plan
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Maritime companies and organisations call the EU Commission to fully integrate the shipping industry in the upcoming Electrification Action Plan.
On July 15 the Commission will publish its Electrification Action Plan, an important opportunity to electrify Europe, cut fossil fuels imports and reduce emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases.
Electricity is increasingly viable for the shipping industry: in ports, shoreside electricity is ready and deployment has started to allow ships to connect to the local grid. However, important barriers remain, and including shipping in the EAP is therefore essential to accelerate the electrification of the industry and support these efficient and viable technologies.
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