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Monday, March 18, 2024
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Shipping

Pressure Builds for Charge on Global Shipping Sector’s CO2 Emissions

BRUSSELS, March 18 (Reuters) – The European Union, Canada, Japan and climate-vulnerable Pacific Island states are among 47 countries rallying

17 hours ago
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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Shipping

Global Shipping’s $3.6 Billion Carbon Bill is Just Six Weeks Away

By Jack Wittels, Yongchang Chin and John Ainger (Bloomberg) — Ships sailing to European ports face a combined carbon emissions bill of $3.6 billion next

November 21, 2023
Total Views: 2217

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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Environment

New Study Reveals High NOx Emissions from Ships

A recent working paper by the International Council on Clean Transportation has shed light on the alarming levels of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from ships.

October 11, 2023
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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
The world’s first green methanol fueled container ship has bunkered in the Port of Rotterdam, taking on OCI HyFuels green methanol for the final leg of its maiden voyage. Photo credit: OCI Global
Shipping

Maersk Marks First European Green Methanol Bunkering in Rotterdam

COPENHAGEN, Aug 29 (Reuters) – The port of Rotterdam has for the first time refuelled a methanol-powered container ship as

August 29, 2023
Total Views: 2044

Thursday, August 24, 2023
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Ports

American Waterways Operators Slams California Emissions Amendments, Citing Safety Concerns for Mariners

California Governor Urged to Address Safety and Viability Issues in Proposed CHC Rule Amendments In a plea to California Governor Gavin Newsom, Jennifer A.

August 24, 2023
Total Views: 3179

Tuesday, July 4, 2023
A tanker ship is seen in the English Channel at sunrise, near Dover, Britain, August 4, 2021. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo
Shipping

UK Adds Maritime Transport to Emissions Trading Scheme

The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) Authority has recently unveiled a series of reforms aimed at strengthening emission limits for industrial, power, and

July 4, 2023
Total Views: 1931

Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Sail Powered Shipping Company, EcoClipper, on Maiden Voyage
Environment

Sail Powered Shipping Company, EcoClipper, on Maiden Voyage

EcoClipper, an emission-free cargo company, has set sail for the first time.  EcoClipper is a sustainable shipping company launched in 2018 that uses

May 10, 2023
Total Views: 6170

Wednesday, March 1, 2023
smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Shipping

New Report Reveals Ocean Shipping Emissions of Top U.S. Importers

The top U.S. importers emitted 3.5 million metric tons of greenhouse gases from shipping during the height of the pandemic-driven imports surge in 2021,

March 1, 2023
Total Views: 2299

Friday, February 3, 2023
Ship Lease Blind Spot Could Undermine Pollution Remediation Efforts
Environment

Ship Lease Blind Spot Could Undermine Pollution Remediation Efforts

By Ira Breskin – Failure of a benchmark ship lease to address the environmental and financial impact of charterers’ operational decisions could

February 3, 2023
Total Views: 2086

Tuesday, January 10, 2023
smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Environment

Biden Administration Releases ‘Blueprint’ for Decarbonizing the Transportation Sector

The Biden Administration on Tuesday announced the first-ever “blueprint” to decarbonize America’s transportation sector, which includes both

January 10, 2023
Total Views: 2397

Monday, September 5, 2022
Stock image of an MSC containership
Environment

Another New Shipping Coalition Launches Another New Carbon Initiative

by Jonathan Saul (Reuters) A coalition of companies including oil major Shell and no. 1 container line MSC on Tuesday launched an initiative to explore ways

September 5, 2022
Total Views: 4799

Thursday, December 9, 2021
Chevron Shipping LNG Carrier
Environment

Chevron Shipping Joins Sea Cargo Charter

Chevron Shipping Company has joined the Sea Cargo Charter, a big corporate lobby group led by a senior Cargill executive that is tasked with “improved

December 9, 2021
Total Views: 1909

Monday, October 25, 2021
Shipping Drifts Off Net-Zero Course Without Carbon Levy
Environment

Shipping Drifts Off Net-Zero Course Without Carbon Levy

By Stine Jacobsen (Reuters) – The global shipping industry is on course to see its greenhouse gas emissions rise by around a fifth by 2050 if action

October 25, 2021
Total Views: 879

Thursday, September 9, 2021
LNG carrier
Shipbuilding

‘Carbon Neutral’ LNG Demand Soars In Asia Despite Criticism

By Stephen Stapczynski and Akshat Rathi (Bloomberg) –Liquefied natural gas shipments tagged “carbon neutral” are gaining popularity among Asian

September 9, 2021
Total Views: 814

Tuesday, September 7, 2021
Zero-Emission Ferries Successfully Completed
Ship Design

Zero-Emission Ferries Successfully Completed

ICE Marine Design has completed the construction and successful trials of two zero-emissions ferries; 72-metre Amherst Islander II and the 99-metre Wolfe

September 7, 2021
Total Views: 1204

Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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Environment

Maersk Makes $1.4 Billion Bet On Methanol Ships

By Jack Wittels (Bloomberg) The world’s largest container-shipping line is making a $1.4 billion investment in a greener fleet.  A.P. Moller – Maersk

August 24, 2021
Total Views: 2458

Tuesday, November 24, 2020
ship emissions
Environment

Finance Officials Say EU Green Ship Rules Are “Lax”

By Kate Abnett and Simon Jessop BRUSSELS/LONDON, Nov 23 (Reuters) – Months of EU deliberation to decide which business activities can be marketed

November 24, 2020
Total Views: 835

Monday, November 23, 2020
ship emissions
Environment

Surge In Greenhouse Gases Sustained Despite COVID Lockdowns

By Emma Farge  (Reuters) – Greenhouse gas concentrations climbed to a new record in 2019 and rose again this year despite an expected drop in

November 23, 2020
Total Views: 1185

Tuesday, September 24, 2019
ship emissions
Maritime News

UK Urged to Include Shipping and Aviation in Net Zero Emission Goal

By Susanna Twidale LONDON, Sept 24 (Reuters) – The aviation and shipping sectors should formally be included in Britain’s target to cut its

September 24, 2019
Total Views: 12

Monday, September 23, 2019
containership
Maritime News

Shipping Sets Course for Zero Carbon Vessels, Fuel by 2030

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, Sept 23 (Reuters) – Leading ports, banks, oil and shipping companies on Monday launched an initiative which aims to have ships

September 23, 2019
Total Views: 42
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