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Video. The Big Question: How important is shipping for our economy?

Updated: 01/12/2025 - 6:48 GMT+1

The decision on a levy on carbon emissions from shipping, proposed by the UN’s International Maritime Organization, has been delayed until 2026. But is the industry ready for a decarbonised future?

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