decarbonization


Wednesday, October 26, 2022
smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Environment

New ICS Proposal Would Reward ‘First Movers’ Using Low Emission Fuels

A shipping industry group representing 80% of the world’s commercial ships is proposing a global carbon emissions reduction fund to reward “first

October 26, 2022
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Thursday, October 13, 2022
tanker underway at sea from the bridge
Environment

ABS Chairman Says Maritime Security is Pressuring Decarbonization Efforts

During the keynote speech at this week’s Shipping Insight conference in Connecticut, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki discussed

October 13, 2022
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Thursday, October 6, 2022
Höegh Autoliners Joins First Movers Coalition
Shipping

Höegh Autoliners Joins First Movers Coalition

Norwegian roll-on/roll-off shipping company Höegh Autoliners has joined the First Movers Coalition, a initiative led jointly by the World Economic Forum and

October 6, 2022
Total Views: 1210

Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Illustration of Maersk's methanol-powered containership. Image courtesy Maersk
Shipbuilding

Maersk Places Order for Six of its Largest Methanol-Powered Containerships Yet

A.P. Moller-Maersk has ordered another six of its largest methanol powered containerships yet, bringing its total methanol-fueled orderbook to 19 vessels. The

October 5, 2022
Total Views: 6512

Thursday, September 29, 2022
smoke pollution coming from a container ship
Shipping

Shipping’s Decarbonization Voyage: Big Money Needs and Uncertain Technologies

By Barry Parker (gCaptain) – Capital Link’s Maritime Forum last week covered a wide range of shipping topics, ranging from supply chain issues to

September 29, 2022
Total Views: 849

Friday, September 23, 2022
Crowley and Berge Bulk Invest in Shipboard Carbon Capture and Storage Company
Environment

Crowley and Berge Bulk Invest in Shipboard Carbon Capture and Storage Company

Shipping companies Crowley and Berge Bulk have emerged as participants in the latest funding round for Los Angeles-based Carbon Ridge, a leading developer of

September 23, 2022
Total Views: 956

Wednesday, September 21, 2022
APM terminals los angeles
Shipping

Maersk Throws Its Support Behind the ‘Clean Shipping Act’ Introduced in U.S. Congress

One of the world’s largest container shipping lines and terminal operators is throwing its support behind a bill introduced in the U.S. House of

September 21, 2022
Total Views: 1548

Wednesday, September 14, 2022
bulk carrier ship
Environment

ABS Awards Approval in Principle to World’s First Methanol-Powered Newcastlemax Bulk Carrier

International classification society the American Bureau of Shipping has granted its approval in principle for the world’s first methanol-powered

September 14, 2022
Total Views: 1663

maersk supply service vessel
Environment

Maersk Supply Service Launches Low-Carbon Biofuel Option for Customers

Maersk Supply Service will give its customers the option to use a blend of low-carbon biofuel as an option to reduce carbon emissions from offshore operations.

September 14, 2022
Total Views: 954

Monday, September 12, 2022
Crowley Bets on Hydrogen Fuel Cells to Help Decarbonize Maritime
Environment

Crowley Bets on Hydrogen Fuel Cells to Help Decarbonize Maritime

U.S. shipping company Crowley has emerged as an investor in hydrogen tech company Zero Emission Industries’ (ZEI) Series A funding round led by Chevron

September 12, 2022
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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
CMA CGM Launches $1.5 Billion Fund for R&D Into Alternative Fuels
Shipping

CMA CGM Launches $1.5 Billion Fund for R&D Into Alternative Fuels

French container shipping giant CMA CGM is setting aside $1.5 billion over the next five years to accelerate the energy transition in shipping and help it

September 6, 2022
Total Views: 905

Thursday, August 25, 2022
Svitzer Looks to Slowing Tugs to Help Lower Emissions
Environment

Svitzer Looks to Slowing Tugs to Help Lower Emissions

Global towage operator Svitzer, part of A.P. Moller-Maersk, is launching a new global initiative that will limit the speed of its tugs in order help reduce

August 25, 2022
Total Views: 1004

Friday, August 5, 2022
container shipping
Environment

Containership Charter Market Could See New Spike as Ships Slow Down for New Emissions Regulations

By Mike Wackett (The Loadstar) – The containership charter market could see a new spike this year, as liner operators look to redesign their

August 5, 2022
Total Views: 1896

Tuesday, August 2, 2022
A containership arrives at the Port of Rotterdam
Environment

Singapore and Rotterdam to Establish ‘World’s Longest’ Green Shipping Corridor

The port authorities at the ports of Singapore and Rotterdam, two of the largest bunkering ports in the world, have partnered up to launch what they claim will

August 2, 2022
Total Views: 4833

Monday, July 25, 2022
Energy Crisis Spokesman
Shipping

Shipping’s New ESG Rules Could Starve Millions

by John Konrad (gCaptain) A new report found that more than 75% of ships will not meet the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) new Environmental

July 25, 2022
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Monday, July 18, 2022
ocean mining supply ship
Environment

Decarbonization Threatens To Strip-Mine Ocean Seabeds

By Todd Woody (Bloomberg) As battery makers scramble to procure cobalt, nickel, and other metals to meet rising consumer demand for electric cars, governmental

July 18, 2022
Total Views: 2240

Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Container ships wait off the coast of the congested Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in Long Beach, California
Shipping

Congressmen Introduce Bill to Eliminate Carbon Emissions from Ships Calling in U.S.

With the IMO yet to finalize its climate change strategy, two Congressmen from California have introduced a bill seeking to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions

July 12, 2022
Total Views: 2599

Thursday, July 7, 2022
Aerial top view of a ship at sea
Environment

Shipping’s ESG and Sustainability Reporting: A Work In Progress

In recent years, shipping company disclosures have expanded to include ESG (Environment, Social, Governance). For companies with shares listed in the U.S.,

July 7, 2022
Total Views: 898

Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Proman Stena Bulk Takes Delivery of Second Methanol-Powered MR Tanker
Shipbuilding

Proman Stena Bulk Takes Delivery of Second Methanol-Powered MR Tanker

A joint venture between a leading global methanol producer and one of the world’s largest tanker shipping companies has taken delivery of its second

July 5, 2022
Total Views: 1077

Friday, July 1, 2022
Back to the Future? Cargo Giant Cargill Turns to Wind to Cut Carbon
Environment

Back to the Future? Cargo Giant Cargill Turns to Wind to Cut Carbon

By Jonathan Saul LONDON, July 1 (Reuters) – In a new take on ancient technology, Cargill, one of the world’s biggest charterers of ships, is to

July 1, 2022
Total Views: 4588