EU authorizes Belgium to apply lower taxes on electricity for ships in port
21 Jul 20264 views
Who is affected:
Port operators, shipping companies and electricity suppliers in Belgian ports
Summary
Belgium will be able to charge lower taxes on electricity supplied to ships while they are docked in its ports. This measure aims to promote the use of electrical energy instead of more polluting fuels.
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The EU Council authorizes Belgium to apply a reduced tax rate on electricity supplied directly to vessels berthed in port, under Article 19 of Directive 2003/96/CE on energy taxation. This tax exception aims to incentivize the use of shore power instead of onboard diesel generators, thereby reducing polluting emissions…
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