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Maritime energy transition: The present situation in shipping
Ships at present transport about 90 percent of world trade. With international exchange of goods booming, its share is tending to grow. Measured by its performance, shipping is the most environment-friendly carrier by a wide margin. Yet the aim must be to reduce pollution caused by shipping and to keep emissions low. Shipown- ers, shipyards and their suppliers are to implement the regulations of the International Maritime Organisation through specific operational measures and creative refitting of ships and fleets.
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