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Shipping organizations praise French-led push for global carbon tax

A tax on carbon emissions from ships could help the industry achieve climate neutrality in 2050, says Bimco. Danish Shipping supports the measure as well.
The global shipping industry currently aims to bring down its emissions by at least 50 percent before 2050. Many countries want more ambitious targets, though. | Photo: Sina Schuldt/AP/Ritzau Scanpix
The global shipping industry currently aims to bring down its emissions by at least 50 percent before 2050. Many countries want more ambitious targets, though. | Photo: Sina Schuldt/AP/Ritzau Scanpix
by NIKLAS KRIGSLUND

French-led efforts to impose a climate tax on commercial ships have been well received by two of shipping’s most influential industry associations.

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