Study: Shipping can halve emissions without disrupting trade

Cargo ships and Cargo containers docked at the Port of Mombasa on June 11, 2023. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

The global shipping industry has the potential to reduce its emissions by nearly 50 per cent by the end of this decade.

The study's findings come at a critical time as the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) prepares to reach a significant decision on climate targets aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships in July.