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Philippines' Montenegro Shipping bans carriage of electric vehicles following ferry fire
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Fusion42 · 18 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Montenegro Shipping Lines in the Philippines has banned the carriage of fully-electric and hybrid-electric vehicles on its ferries following a fatal fire on another ferry that involved an electric vehicle. The Philippine Department of Energy and Maritime Industry Authority are reviewing regulations on transporting electric vehicles by sea to update safety guidelines.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility, and 3 sources have reported it between 17 Sep 2026 and 18 Sep 2026.
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You must factor new maritime EV carriage rules in your Philippines logistics planning this week. Shipping lines now face tighter controls that could block your EV cargo or fleet on ferries.
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3 sources · first reported 17 Sep 2026 · latest 18 Sep 2026
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