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EU ETS and FuelEU Compliance: The Hidden Risk of Manual Invoicing
Manual invoicing under EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime can quietly block cost recovery. See how one Greek owner-manager safeguarded €2–3 million per year by replacing ad-hoc processes with structured workflows.
OceanScore Pool-Price Index Market Commentary: January 2026
FuelEU pooling prices declined in January 2026 as surplus volumes increased following completion of the first compliance period. OceanScore’s OPX…
EU ETS and FuelEU Compliance Risk When Compliance Depends on One Person
When EU ETS and FuelEU compliance depends on a single individual, commercial risk increases quickly. This real case from a…
EU ETS and FuelEU Compliance: How One Ship Manager Regained Commercial Control
EU ETS and FuelEU compliance is no longer a side process. For shipping companies, it now directly affects cash flow,…
Maritime Compliance in 2026: What Commercial and Technical Teams Need to Prepare For
2026 will be a decisive year for maritime compliance. As FuelEU Maritime completes its first compliance cycle, EU ETS reaches…
OceanScore Pool-Price Index Market Commentary: December 2025
With the ability to generate additional surplus limited by the approaching year-end, and demand picking up, prices for pooling edged…
UK ETS Maritime: Preparing for a Confirmed 1 July 2026 Start
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) for maritime is now confirmed to launch on 1 July 2026, introducing new…
EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime: Challenges and Opportunities for Asian Shipping
Asian shipowners face unique challenges as EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime take full effect. Fewer European voyages, complex Union Registry…
FuelEU Maritime Charterer Pooling: Will Your Charterer Pool?
As the first FuelEU Maritime compliance year comes to a close, the reality of pooling is taking shape. Based on…
OceanScore Pool-Price Index Market Commentary: November 2025
With the ability to generate additional surplus limited by the approaching year-end, and demand picking up, prices for pooling edged…
OceanScore’s commentary on MEPC ES and IMO NZF
The IMO’s Net Zero Framework is effectively dead, and the broader role of the MEPC is now in question. Friday’s…
OceanScore Pool-Price Index Market Commentary: October 2025
As global trade grows and decarbonization pressures increase, the shipping industry is facing heightened scrutiny over its environmental impact. At…
OceanScore September Highlights: FuelEU Pooling Transparency & Shipping Compliance Updates
September 2025 was a month of milestones for OceanScore, from the launch of OPX (, our transparent FuelEU Pool-Price Index, to…
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EU ETS and FuelEU Compliance: The Hidden Risk of Manual Invoicing
Manual invoicing under EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime can quietly block cost recovery. See how one Greek owner-manager safeguarded €2–3…
OceanScore Pool-Price Index Market Commentary: January 2026
FuelEU pooling prices declined in January 2026 as surplus volumes increased following completion of the first compliance period. OceanScore’s OPX…
EU ETS and FuelEU Compliance Risk When Compliance Depends on One Person
When EU ETS and FuelEU compliance depends on a single individual, commercial risk increases quickly. This real case from a…
EU ETS and FuelEU Compliance: How One Ship Manager Regained Commercial Control
EU ETS and FuelEU compliance is no longer a side process. For shipping companies, it now directly affects cash flow,…
Maritime Compliance in 2026: What Commercial and Technical Teams Need to Prepare For
2026 will be a decisive year for maritime compliance. As FuelEU Maritime completes its first compliance cycle, EU ETS reaches…
OceanScore Pool-Price Index Market Commentary: December 2025
With the ability to generate additional surplus limited by the approaching year-end, and demand picking up, prices for pooling edged…
UK ETS Maritime: Preparing for a Confirmed 1 July 2026 Start
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) for maritime is now confirmed to launch on 1 July 2026, introducing new…
EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime: Challenges and Opportunities for Asian Shipping
Asian shipowners face unique challenges as EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime take full effect. Fewer European voyages, complex Union Registry…
FuelEU Maritime Charterer Pooling: Will Your Charterer Pool?
As the first FuelEU Maritime compliance year comes to a close, the reality of pooling is taking shape. Based on…
OceanScore Pool-Price Index Market Commentary: November 2025
With the ability to generate additional surplus limited by the approaching year-end, and demand picking up, prices for pooling edged…
FuelEU pooling prices declined in January 2026 as surplus volumes increased following completion of the first compliance period.
OceanScore’s OPX explains the market movement and implications for compliance decisions.
