How the Cargo Shipping Carbon Tax Reshapes Global Trade

Lucas and Luna unpack the European Union's new carbon levy on maritime shipping, set to take effect in 2026, and how it's already reconfiguring global trade routes and costs. They examine a specific case: how Maersk is rerouting vessels through non-EU hubs to avoid the tax, and why this shifts the competitive landscape for Asian exporters, especially in electronics and apparel. The hosts break down the numbers — a $150 per container surcharge on EU-bound cargo — and explore what it means for supply chains, trade finance, and the future of global logistics. They also consider the unintended consequences, from increased emissions from longer routes to the rise of 'carbon loophole' ports in North Africa and the Middle East. A focused look at how a single regulation is rewriting the economics of international trade. #CarbonTax #MaritimeShipping #EUTradePolicy #SupplyChains #Maersk #GlobalTrade #Logistics #TradeFinance #Emissions #Sustainability #InternationalBusiness #Business #Podcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Economics #TradeRoutes #Regulation Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo