With nearly three years since the implementation of IMO2020, aimed at reducing sulfur in ship fuels for cleaner air, container shipping operators have embarked on a journey of innovation.
Topic: SHIPPING
EU backs global shipping levy as it seeks to deflect carbon trading criticism
The European Union’s controversial carbon emission trading scheme looks set to get off the ground on schedule next year without a hint of a legal or diplomatic challenge.
Maersk to ship goods on alternative fuels for Norwegian retailer
From now on, all freight from Norwegian retail giant Europris will be shipped via Maersk’s Eco Delivery Ocean service, which uses alternative fuels for its shipments, Maersk said in a statement on Tuesday.
Greek owner to sell all container ships, spend $3B on LNG tankers
There have been a number of “big picture” questions about shipping stocks through the years: Should companies be “pure plays” or diversify across multiple segments?
Shipping: Malta, Greece and Cyprus hold tripartite meeting in Athens
Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects Aaron Farrugia participated at the eighth tripartite meeting on maritime affairs in Greece with Minister of Maritime Affairs & Insular Policy of the Hellenic Republic (Greece) Christos Stylianides and Deputy Minister for Shipping of Cyprus Marina Hadjimanolis, with the aim of consolidating a common position on maritime affairs both at international and regional level.
GSBN and DNV partner for verified data sharing for decarbonisation
The MoU will leverage on DNV’s recently launched Emissions Connect, an emissions data verification engine, it sees as a major step in enabling the verification of operational data.
Is climate change generating problems for liner shipping schedules?
Weather-related factors are emerging as the most dominant factor influencing global liner schedule integrity, Ocean Network Express (ONE) chief executive Jeremy Nixon says.
Hong Kong’s Marine Department to offer decarbonization incentive to HK registered ships
As announced in the budget speech delivered by Financial Secretary Paul Chan on 28 February, the Marine Department will this year and through to 2026, will offer cash incentives to registered ships based upon their carbon intensity performance.
ESG Economist – LNG is not the holy grail for shipping
In the aim of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees, the shipping industry has an important role to play.
Fuel for though: Methanol for Passenger ships
This report explores the various aspects that encompass the readiness and potential benefits of methanol as a marine fuel for the Passenger ship industry, including Cruise ships, Ferries, RORO and RoPax vessels.