INTERCARGO Calls for Practical Measures in IMO Climate Negotiations Ahead of MEPC 83

The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (INTERCARGO) is urging for straightforward and practical mid-term measures as the IMO’s climate negotiations progress. As ISWG-GHG-19 and MEPC 83 approach, key decisions on implementing the IMO’s GHG strategy are expected. INTERCARGO stresses the importance of maintaining clarity and simplicity in any framework adopted. They caution against overly complex mechanisms and highlight simplicity, predictability, and implementation readiness as key priorities for the upcoming negotiations.

INTERCARGO continues to advocate for a clear and predictable carbon price that shipping companies can easily incorporate into their business planning. They emphasize the need for measures adopted at MEPC 83 to be supported by practical implementation guidelines and realistic timelines. Kostas Gkonis, INTERCARGO’s Secretary General, describes the upcoming meetings as a crucial moment for maritime decarbonization and emphasizes the importance of practical and implementable measures for the tramp and bulk shipping sector, the largest in the industry.

As negotiations intensify, INTERCARGO urges Member States to focus on solutions that will achieve real emissions reductions without compromising operational efficiency or the smooth global transportation of essential goods. They emphasize the need for ambitious environmental goals to be balanced with practicality and implementation feasibility. The organization stresses the importance of finding solutions that benefit both the environment and the shipping industry as a whole.

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