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Shipping: IMO plans could worsen climate impact

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Published: February 18th, 2025,
Last updated: May 28th, 2025

The discussion about greener shipping is currently gathering pace.

The plans for greener international shipping currently being negotiated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) could exacerbate the sector’s climate impact. This is the conclusion of an analysis by the think tank Transport & Environment (T&E). To date, international shipping has not been included in national climate plans, which is why, among other things, a CO₂ price is now to be introduced. Table.Briefings reported on this in detail last week.

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