Author: Sara Manuela Graciano Correa
In a recent interview with DVZ, Professor Gordon Wilmsmeier, Director of the Kühne Professorial Chair in Logistics – Universidad de los Andes, shared his insights on the complexities of IMO decision-making and the potential impact of a flat-rate CO₂ tax on global shipping.
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