Global Briefing: Panama Canal Authority eyes emissions fee for ships

Michael Holder
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Panama Canal | Credit: iStock

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Panama Canal Authority eyes emissions charge for ships The Panama Canal Authority is eyeing the introduction of a new charging system that would see ship owners having to pay a fee based on their vessels'...

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