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Maritime emissions to surge as ships speed up to bypass Red Sea danger

Published 23:31 on February 11, 2024  /  Last updated at 23:31 on February 11, 2024  /  Africa, EMEA, EU ETS, International, Middle East, Shipping

Emissions from maritime vessels are set to surge by up to 70% as companies increase speeds to compensate for the longer voyages necessitated by re-routing around the Cape of Good Hope instead of through the riskier Suez Canal.
Emissions from maritime vessels are set to surge by up to 70% as companies increase speeds to compensate for the longer voyages necessitated by re-routing around the Cape of Good Hope instead of through the riskier Suez Canal.


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