On April 8, 2026, the European Parliament adopted its position on the proposed Regulation on the accounting of greenhouse gas emissions of transport services (CountEmissionsEU), as part of its April plenary session.
The proposal aims to introduce a common EU methodology for calculating emissions across all transport modes, allowing users of transport services to better compare environmental performance and make more informed choices. The framework builds on existing international standards and is intended to improve transparency while reducing the risk of inconsistent reporting practices.
The initiative forms part of the broader effort to decarbonise transport and logistics chains across the EU. At the same time, discussions in Parliament highlighted the importance of keeping the system workable for operators, in particular in light of existing reporting obligations and the diversity of actors involved in logistics chains.
For the sector, the practical implementation of the framework will be key, notably its interaction with existing systems and the extent to which it can be integrated into day-to-day operations without adding unnecessary complexity.
From FEPORT’s perspective, greater transparency on emissions can support more sustainable logistics choices, but it is essential that any new framework remains proportionate and avoids creating additional administrative burdens for port and terminal operators already subject to multiple reporting requirements.
