The 2021 European Maritime Transport Environmental Report assessed the sector's environmental impact. Shipping contributes 13.5% of EU transport emissions, trailing road transport (71%) and aviation (14.4%). SO2 emissions from ships have declined due to stricter regulations. Maritime activities have significantly increased underwater noise and contributed to the spread of non-indigenous species. Despite increased oil transport, only eight major oil spills occurred in EU waters in the past decade.
The 2021 European Maritime Transport Environmental Report assessed the sector's environmental impact. Shipping contributes 13.5% of EU transport emissions, trailing road transport (71%) and aviation (14.4%). SO2 emissions from ships have declined due to stricter regu,lations. Maritime activities have significantly increased underwater noise and contributed to the spread of non-indigenous species. Despite increased oil transport only eight major oil spills occurred in EU waters in the past decade.