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Friday, July 17, 2026
FILE PHOTO: A cargo ship full of containers is seen at the port of Oakland as trade tensions escalate over U.S. tariffs, in Oakland, California
Shipping

EU Softens Carbon Market to Ease Pressure on Industry

The European Commission proposed an overhaul of the EU's Emissions Trading System on Friday, allowing industries to emit CO2 longer while offering more

July 17, 2026
Total Views: 601

Friday, July 10, 2026
An aerial view of vessels in the Singapore Strait
Shipping

Singapore and Indonesia Sign Carbon Credits MOU, But the Real Work Is Still Ahead

Singapore and Indonesia used last week’s Leaders’ Retreat in Jakarta to put their names to a Memorandum of Understanding on carbon credits

July 10, 2026
Total Views: 298

Wednesday, July 8, 2026
ship emissions
News

EU Plans Slower CO2 Cuts, More Free Permits for Industry in Carbon Market Overhaul

The European Union could allow industry to emit CO2 for longer and give companies more free carbon permits under plans drafted by the bloc to make its

July 8, 2026
Total Views: 443

Friday, April 24, 2026
smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Shipping

EU Revives Fight for Global Shipping Carbon Price, Setting Up IMO Clash With U.S.

European Union countries agreed on Friday to keep pushing for a global price on shipping's CO2 emissions in U.N. talks next week, setting up another potential

April 24, 2026
Total Views: 530

Thursday, July 31, 2025
smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Environment

Carbon Emissions in Container Shipping Improve as Industry Navigates Red Sea Crisis

Ocean container shipping is witnessing its first significant improvement in carbon emissions performance after a challenging year marked by the ongoing Red Sea

July 31, 2025
Total Views: 394

Friday, November 29, 2024
People relax on the beach with Britain's biggest container port in Felixstowe, Britain
Shipping

UK Expands Emissions Trading Scheme to Maritime Sector

The UK is expanding its Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) to include maritime emissions, marking a transformative step for the shipping industry’s

November 29, 2024
Total Views: 733

Friday, October 11, 2024
A CMA CGM containership underway in the Suez Canal
Shipping

China Seeks Carbon Data From Ships as Trading Scheme Grows

(Bloomberg) — Authorities in China have started to ask some overseas shipowners to report on their carbon emissions, highlighting greater scrutiny of the

October 11, 2024
Total Views: 1146

Wednesday, September 4, 2024
A Wallenius Wilhelmsen vessel in port
Shipping

DNV Awards Wallenius Wilhelmsen First Biofuel Insetting Verification

Classification society DNV has awarded Wallenius Wilhelmsen its first biofuel insetting verification statement in recognition of the company’s use of

September 4, 2024
Total Views: 625

Monday, April 29, 2024
cargo ship emissions
Shipping

Red Sea Diversions Spew Carbon Emissions Equal to 9 Million Cars

By Jack Wittels (Bloomberg) — Ships seeking to avoid ongoing attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea area are emitting millions of additional tons

April 29, 2024
Total Views: 1669

Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Stock photo of an lng carrier at sunset
Shipping

How Shipping More US Gas to Europe Helped Fuel C02 Pollution

Nov 8 (Reuters) – Carbon dioxide emissions from U.S. liquefied natural gas facilities have jumped to 18 million tons per year, up 81% since

November 8, 2023
Total Views: 992

Friday, October 13, 2023
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during his visit in Philly Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., July 20, 2023. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
Energy

Biden Awards $7 Billion for Hydrogen Hubs in 16 States

By Valerie Volcovici and Jarrett Renshaw Oct 13 (Reuters) – President Joe Biden will announce in Philadelphia on Friday the recipients of $7

October 13, 2023
Total Views: 1388

Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Aerial top view of a containership underway
Engineering News

Maritime Industry Explores Nuclear Power for Ships as Technology Opens up

LONDON, Sept 19 (Reuters) – The maritime industry is exploring whether nuclear fuel can be used to power commercial ships as advancements in

September 19, 2023
Total Views: 1846

Monday, September 18, 2023
FILE PHOTO: Containers are seen on the Maersk's Triple-E giant container ship Majestic Maersk, one of the world's largest container ships, as it sails in the Strait of Gibraltar towards the port of Algeciras, Spain January 19, 2023. REUTERS/Jon Nazca/File Photo
Shipping

Big Emissions Bills Are Coming for Ships in Europe

(Bloomberg) — Ships carrying everything from consumer goods to food and fuel in and out of the European Union will soon face hefty emissions bills. The

September 18, 2023
Total Views: 4401

Thursday, September 14, 2023
Maersk's first methanol-enabled container vessel is pictured in this handout image obtained by Reuters on August 16, 2023. Maersk/Handout via REUTERS
Shipping

Maersk Sets up Green Methanol Fuel Company

COPENHAGEN, Sept 14 (Reuters) – Maersk has teamed up with its majority owner to form a new company to produce “green

September 14, 2023
Total Views: 1233

Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Aerial top view of a ship at sea
Shipping

Major Retailers Launch Zero-Emission Shipping Tender

The Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) has launched a tender inviting shipping lines to bid on the transportation of containers on ships powered by

September 13, 2023
Total Views: 1263

Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Bibby Marine eSOV. Photo courtesy of Bibby Marine.
Shipbuilding

Bibby Marine Set to Lead Construction of World’s First eSOV

A consortium led by Bibby Marine was awarded funding via the UK government’s Zero Emission Vessel Infrastructure (ZEVI) toward building the world’s

September 12, 2023
Total Views: 1954

Friday, August 25, 2023
Ammonia Gas Abatement System demonstration facility. Photo courtesy of Mitsubishi.
Engineering News

Mitsubishi Set to Demonstrate Ammonia Fuel Handling System for Ships

Mitsubishi Shipping Co. has begun demonstrating an ammonia handling system to help aid the use of ammonia as a marine fuel. The Mitsubishi Ammonia Supply and

August 25, 2023
Total Views: 1227

Thursday, August 24, 2023
A tug escorts a containership at the Port of Los Angeles, California. Photo: Robert V Schwemmer / Shutterstock.com
Shipping

Port of Los Angeles Recognizes Shipping Companies Efforts to Reduce Emissions by Slowing Down

The Port of Los Angeles celebrated the work of over two dozen shipping companies for taking part in the Vessel Speed Reduction Program (VSRP).  The VSRP is a

August 24, 2023
Total Views: 5371

Saturday, July 22, 2023
Cruise Industry Asks UN To Reconsider Carbon Rule
Cruise Ships

Cruise Industry Asks UN To Reconsider Carbon Rule

Picture a cruise ship. Not just a ferryboat, but an enormous floating resort filled with roller coasters, fine dining, and Broadway-style shows. These massive

July 22, 2023
Total Views: 4287

Tuesday, June 13, 2023
The Shipping Industry’s Growing Interest in Methanol Bunkering – LIST
Energy

The Shipping Industry’s Growing Interest in Methanol Bunkering – LIST

SINGAPORE, June 13 (Reuters) – Denmark’s Maersk said on Monday it has secured fuel for the world’s first container vessel able to run on

June 13, 2023
Total Views: 1298