Net-zero emissions target for ocean shipping to be moved up to 2050

U.N. agency weighs tax, other proposals to decarbonize maritime transport industry

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Japan's Nippon Yusen plans to add ships running on clean-burning ammonia to its fleet. (Photo obtained by Nikkei)

SATSUKI KANEKO and MASAHISA YUZAWA, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- The United Nations' maritime regulator is set to adopt a more ambitious greenhouse gas strategy for international shipping, aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050.

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