You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence EMEA News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features EMEA PortXchange Says EU ETS Revenues Should Support Ports as Well PortXchange Says EU ETS Revenues Should Support Ports as Well by Ship & Bunker News Team Tuesday July 28, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker Sjoerd de Jager is Managing Director and Co-Founder of PortXchange. Image Credit: PortXchange Maritime technology firm PortXchange has called on the EU to ensure ports benefit from revenues generated by the EU ETS , saying they can help deliver immediate emissions cuts. The appeal comes after the European Commission  earlier this month proposed changes to the EU ETS aimed at supporting shipping's decarbonisation. While European Shipowners (ECSA) welcomed the proposal , it said many energy-efficiency projects remain outside the funding framework. PortXchange said in an emailed statement on Tuesday that ports should also be included, arguing they can help reduce emissions from today's fleet. “ Ports cannot be treated as spectators in this transition Sjoerd de Jager It added that ports have also been overlooked. "Earmarking shipping revenues for shipping decarbonisation is absolutely the right direction," Sjoerd de Jager , Managing Director and Co-Founder of PortXchange, said. "But ports cannot be treated as spectators in this transition.” “They are one of the few places where emissions from today's fleet can be understood, influenced and reduced immediately." The company said better voyage planning, port-call coordination and berth information can help ships reduce speed before arrival, cut fuel use and avoid unnecessary waiting at anchor. It said digital tools and operational efficiency projects should qualify for EU ETS funding