Jonas Meinhardt

OceanScore’s ETS Manager has really simplified our work as an owner. It automatically generates invoices for our charterers and keeps everything in one clear, action-driven dashboard. It’s streamlined our whole process.

Written by OceanScore

Posted on November 12, 2025

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One Year of EU ETS – What Have We Learned, What Lies Ahead?

EUAs can be purchased at a fixed price at auctions arranged during the year by the European Energy Exchange. They…

Written by OceanScore

Posted on December 3, 2024

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OceanScore Pool-Price Index Market Commentary: March 2026

OPX dropped to €200 per tCO₂e in March, the lowest level since September 2025. Increasing surplus supply and limited deficit…

Written by Albrecht Grell

Posted on March 5, 2026

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Pooling Compliance Balances in Time Charters: Key Risks and Negotiation Tips

With verification according to EU ETS completed for most shipping companies, a critical assessment of EUA buying strategies is a…

Written by OceanScore

Posted on May 13, 2025

Shipping companies managing EU ETS carbon credit trading and compliance risks.

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Trading places: shipping must manage new financial risks with transition to EU ETS, says OceanScore

A collaboration agreement has been signed between a classification society ClassNK and a maritime data and technology firm OceanScore to…

Written by OceanScore

Posted on October 4, 2023

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How Shipping Companies Can Turn FuelEU Maritime Compliance Into a €500M Profit Opportunity

As global trade grows and decarbonization pressures increase, the shipping industry is facing heightened scrutiny over its environmental impact. At…

Written by OceanScore

Posted on June 6, 2025

A large cargo ship loaded with colorful shipping containers is docked at a busy port, with cranes, trucks, and bright blue sky in the background.

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Environmental Ship Index (ESI): The Complete Guide for Shipping Companies and Ports

The Environmental Ship Index (ESI) is the world’s leading port incentive scheme, rewarding ships performing beyond emission standards with port…

Written by Damla Hasenclever

Posted on March 12, 2026

Stakeholders in the shipping industry discussing EUA cost allocation under EU ETS.

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Securing contractual clauses for EUA costs settlement

Acquisition of EUAs constitutes a major cost burden for the responsible party so these costs need to be fairly allocated…

Written by OceanScore

Posted on May 13, 2024

Shipping industry professionals discussing EUA procurement strategies and emissions cost management.

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