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Friday, November 24, 2023
An image of the containerized VentoFoil wings. Image courtesy ONE
Shipping

ONE Launches Wind-Assisted Propulsion Trial

Singapore-based shipping company Ocean Network Express (ONE) has announced the commencement of its first wind-assisted propulsion trial. In collaboration with

November 24, 2023
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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
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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
An illustration of Airbus' future low-emission roll-on/roll-off ships featuring wind-assisted propulsion.
Shipping

Airbus to Renew Transatlantic Shipping Fleet with Lower-Emission Ships

Airbus, the world’s largest manufacturer of airliners, has announced plans to renew its fleet of transatlantic ships with lower-emission vessels. By

October 25, 2023
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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
A tanker ship is seen in the English Channel at sunrise, near Dover, Britain, August 4, 2021. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo
Shipping

Shipping Industry Set to Miss 2030 Zero-Emission Fuel Target

By Gloria Dickie LONDON, Oct 18 (Reuters) – The world is not on track for zero-emission fuels to account for 5% of international shipping fuels by

October 18, 2023
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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
The M/V Berge Olympus equipped with four WindWings by Yara Marine Technologies. Photo courtesy Berge Bulk
Environment

Berge Bulk Launches ‘World’s Most Powerful Sailing Cargo Ship’

Berge Bulk, a leading dry bulk ship owner, has announced the launch of a newcastlemax bulk carrier retrofitted with four WindWings, a technology that uses wind

October 17, 2023
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Monday, October 16, 2023
Inauguration of Maersk's first container ship Laura Maersk that sails on green methanol in Copenhagen, Denmark September 14, 2023. Ritzau Scanpix/ Mads Claus Rasmussen via REUTERS
Shipping

Inditex Commits to Low-Carbon Shipping Fuels with Maersk

Spanish clothing company Inditex, the parent company of fashion brands like Zara and Massimo Dutti, has joined forces with Danish shipping line Maersk in an

October 16, 2023
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Friday, October 13, 2023
Stock photo of a ONE containership at berth
Shipping

ONE Named Most Carbon-Efficient Carrier by Xeneta

By Charlie Bartlett (The Loadstar) – Ocean Network Express (ONE) has been named by Xeneta as the most carbon-efficient carrier this year – and

October 13, 2023
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Monday, October 9, 2023
The world's first large methanol powered containership is launched at Hyundai Heavy Industries. Photo courtesy Maersk
Shipping

First Look: Maersk’s First Large Green Methanol-Powered Containership

The world’s first large containership powered by methanol was floated out of its building dock at Hyundai Heavy Industries over the weekend. The ship is

October 9, 2023
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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
An illustration of the Ville de Bordeaux equipped with bound4blue's eSAIL® technology. Photo courtesy bound4blue
Environment

Airbus to Equip Ro-Ro with Wind-Assisted Propulsion Tech

France-based sustainable aerospace company Airbus, in collaboration with shipowner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs and Spain-based firm bound4blue, is set to equip one

October 3, 2023
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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Stock photo of an lng carrier at sunset
Shipping

Joint Venture to Develop First LNG Bunkering Hub in US Gulf

LONDON, Sept 28 (Reuters) – A joint venture is developing the first dedicated liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering facility for ships in the

September 28, 2023
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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
FILE PHOTO: Ships and shipping containers are pictured at the port of Long Beach in Long Beach, California, U.S., January 30, 2019. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo
Shipping

Shipping Industry Has No Easy Path Towards Decarbonization, UNCTAD Says

LONDON, Sept 27 (Reuters) – The shipping industry lacks clarity on future clean fuels and regulatory systems which is holding back

September 27, 2023
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Friday, September 22, 2023
The San Pedro Bay Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. Photo Courtesy Port of Long Beach
Shipping

First Trans-Pacific Green Shipping Corridor Taking Shape

Detailed plans for the first-ever trans-pacific green shipping corridor were unveiled today by key stakeholders including the Port of Los Angeles, the Port of

September 22, 2023
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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
VLCC Antonis I. Angelicoussis
Shipping

LNG-Fueled Supertanker Recognized for Environmental Performance

The LNG dual fuel supertanker Antonis I. Angelicoussis has become the first Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) to be certified by the Green Award Foundation for

September 20, 2023
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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Inauguration of Maersk's first container ship Laura Maersk that sails on green methanol in Copenhagen, Denmark September 14, 2023. Ritzau Scanpix/ Mads Claus Rasmussen via REUTERS
Environment

Maersk and CMA CGM Join Forces to Advance Green Fuels for Shipping

Two of the world’s largest container shipping companies, A.P. Moller – Maersk and CMA CGM, have joined forces to speed up the green transition in

September 19, 2023
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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
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Friday, September 15, 2023
Singapore's first electric cargo vessel. Photo courtesy of YGT.
Shipping

Electric Light Cargo Vessel Set for Singapore Launch

By Ram Anand (Bloomberg) — Singapore’s first electric cargo vessel is due to start sea trials and launch in the fourth quarter, according to Yinson

September 15, 2023
Total Views: 2215

Thursday, September 14, 2023
The world's first methanol-powered containership Laura Maersk pictured during her naming ceremony.
Shipbuilding

Maersk Names World’s First Methanol-Powered Containership

The President of the EU Commission has named the world’s first methanol-powered containership during a naming ceremony at the Port of Copenhagen on

September 14, 2023
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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Maersk's methanol-fueled feeder ship bunkers green methanol fuel in Singapore. Photo courtesy Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)
Shipping

OCI to Double Green Methanol Production Capacity in United States

OCI Globa plans to double its green methanol production capacity to 400,000 metric tons to meet growing demand from high emissions industries such as road

September 13, 2023
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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
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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Shipping

Maritime’s Decarbonization Takes Center Stage at London International Shipping Week

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – The tenth London International Shipping Week (LISW) got under way yesterday with well-attended panel discussions at

September 12, 2023
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