News / COP26: IMO expects climate event to expedite maritime decarbonisation

01/11/2021

The Loadstar’s coverage of COP26 is sponsored by Evergreen Line: leading the development of a sustainable global container transportation system

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International Maritime Organization (IMO) secretary general Kitack Lim believes a successful COP26 in Glasgow this week will help drive the maritime decarbonisation process.

Speaking to The Loadstar at COP26, Mr Lim said shipping had made great progress, but the transition to alternative fuels must happen more rapidly, and the national leaders meeting in Glasgow could be key to making that happen.

“We’re looking ...