China and Japan shippers are worst emitters, says U.N. report

Global body calls on shipping industry to decarbonize 'as soon as possible'

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A COSCO containership moving through the Suez Canal. China's shipping companies are among the worst polluters in the industry. © Reuters

RHYANNON BARTLETT-IMADEGAWA, Nikkei staff writer

LONDON -- Chinese and Japanese shipping companies are the worst carbon dioxide emitters, the United Nations said on Wednesday, underscoring the importance of engaging these two countries in the highly polluting sector to forge a path toward zero emissions.

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