Figures are estimates. Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding.
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The scope of ‘global shipping’ is maritime (seagoing) vessels above 300 gross tonnage transporting people and cargo, excluding some fishing vessels; it may include some large ships on inland waterways.Â
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Global shipping COâ‚‚ emissions shares 2019-2023, by ship type
Container ships were the largest contributors to global shipping COâ‚‚ emissions as of Q3 2023, with a share of ** percent. Together, container ships and bulk carriers are responsible for around half of global shipping COâ‚‚ emissions every year.Â
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