Shipping Companies Could Pay Tax To Use The World’s Busiest Shipping Route

Estonia’s Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur proposed that shipping companies may soon need to pay a fee to use the Baltic Sea, one of the busiest shipping routes in the world, to cover the high costs of protecting undersea cables.

This proposal comes after a series of violations, with several incidents involving ships damaging power and communications cables with their anchors. Some of these incidents are suspected to be acts of sabotage.

In response to the situation, NATO announced last week that it would deploy frigates, patrol aircraft, and drones in the Baltic Sea. This deployment will protect vital undersea infrastructure after ships cause damage to cables.

These damages have raised concerns of intentional sabotage, forcing NATO to increase its presence to ensure security.

Peunkur mentioned that countries are considering additional measure…

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