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25 October 2026

How shipping’s stalled climate deal is being absorbed by geopolitics

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How shipping’s stalled climate deal is being absorbed by geopolitics

The World Shipping Council reports that the dual-fuel fleet of containerships and vehicle carriers passed 500 vessels in September 2026, a 41% rise in a year, with another 849 on order and more than $200 billion committed. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! Remember Me Lost your password? Don't have an account? Register The post How shipping’s stalled climate deal is being absorbed by geopolitics appeared first on Container News .

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