en.Wedoany.com Reported - Brazilian state-owned enterprise Santos Port Authority (Autoridad Portuaria de Santos, APS) has extended the rate discounts implemented since 2023 for "green ships" and vessels that call at the port more frequently by 120 days. The authority stated that the extended discounts take effect from June 10.

The discount for environmentally friendly vessels applies to ships registered in the World Maritime Organization (IMO) Environmental Ship Index (ESI) with a positive score, offering a maximum discount of 15%. This discount applies to the navigable waterway infrastructure usage fee calculated based on gross tonnage.

Granting discounts to greener vessels is one of APS's strategies to address climate risks. According to IMO data, the maritime industry handles 80% of global trade volume and accounts for 3% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The Port of Santos is committed to leading the energy transition in the domestic waterway sector, and driving port transformation is crucial to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement (an international treaty adopted in 2015 aimed at reducing GHG emissions and limiting the temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels).

The discount for vessels with higher call frequency is granted based on the port call records of the 12 months preceding the month of arrival. This discount applies to item 2 of Table 1 for navigable waterway infrastructure and distinguishes between ocean-going vessels and coastal transport vessels. Ocean-going vessels can enjoy a maximum discount of 55%, while coastal transport vessels can receive up to 60%, both applicable when the vessel has called at the Port of Santos 48 times or more.

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