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UK ETS Regulatory Approach
Introduction of UK ETS As the UK prepares to implement the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) for the maritime sector effective from 1 July 2026, we would like to outline the key regulatory impacts: UECC’s Commitment to Sustainable Shipping At UECC, we are proud to announce to our valued customers that UECC is not […]
Read moreCelebrating International Day of the Seafarer
Today we mark the International Day of the Seafarer. At UECC, our vessels are at the heart of everything we do – but it’s the people on board who truly keep our operations moving. Behind every journey, every cargo and every customer promise, there are seafarers working safely and professionally, often far from home. This […]
Read moreTen years on: How early dual-fuel LNG investments positioned UECC ahead of the market
· Decade of operations of innovative PCTCs gives RoRo carrier a European lead in green shipping. · Emissions reduction goal on track to exceed IMO/EU targets by 2030 towards early net zero. · BioLNG adoption raises bar of environmental performance amid eco-friendly fleet expansion. United European Car Carriers (UECC) is firmly on course to exceed […]
Read moreUECC is proud to join the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN).
Integrity, both at sea and on shore, is not something that can be assumed or taken for granted. It is built through commitment, accountability, and the consistent actions of individuals and organizations across the maritime industry. Maintaining high ethical standards requires continuous effort, collaboration, and a shared dedication to transparency in every aspect of operations. […]
Read moreUECC greets new sustainability manager with stellar CO2 emissions reduction in 2025
United European Car Carriers (UECC) greatly reduced CO2 emissions in 2025 – mainly through switching out more LNG with liquefied biomethane (LBM) in its fuel mix – as the company’s new sustainability manager pursues an array of measures to drive forward its low-carbon ambitions. The Norwegian shipping company recorded an emissions reduction of 154,468 tons […]
Read moreUECC expands fleet with fresh order for eco-friendly PCTC newbuild pair at Chinese yard
United European Car Carriers (UECC) is further expanding its fleet of eco-friendly Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) with the order of two additional multi-fuel battery hybrid newbuilds at a Chinese shipyard that will boost its cargo-carrying capacity and flexibility in the European short sea trade. The latest newbuilding contract is for a pair of […]
Read moreUECC enlists NMTS as new commercial agent in China
United European Car Carriers (UECC) is positioning itself to boost eco-friendly shipments of Chinese-built vehicles across its extensive European short sea trade network after signing an agreement with NYK Multimodal Transportation (Shanghai) (NMTS) to serve as its commercial agent in China. The East Asian country is rapidly expanding as a major automotive manufacturing hub – […]
Read moreToyota Scope 3 savings with Sail for Change
Emissions mission – Toyota Scope 3 savings with UECC’s Sail for Change. Toyota Motor Europe (TME) reduced its Scope 3 emissions by more than 22,000 tonnes of CO2e last year through bunkering of low-carbon fuels under United European Car Carriers’ (UECC) Sail for Change fuel-switch programme – and is set to more than double these […]
Read moreValidates Ford’s Scope 3 emissions cuts
Certified savings: UECC validates Scope 3 emissions cuts on Ford of Europe shipments United European Car Carriers (UECC) has gained official certification for Scope 3 emissions savings of 2379 tonnes of CO2e in 2024 on vehicle shipments with Ford of Europe through bunkering of biofuels on vessels operating in its European trading network. “Validation of […]
Read moreAuto Advance: Bremenports’ most eco-friendly ship
Cleaning up: UECC’s Auto Advance wins repeat award with Bremenports for most eco-friendly ship. United European Car Carriers (UECC) has secured for the fourth time Bremenports’ Green Focus Award for the most eco-friendly ship, with its multi-fuel LNG battery hybrid PCTC Auto Advance gaining the prestigious prize for the second year running with an even […]
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