Current efforts in international shipping’s decarbonization focus on fuel-related emissions, however huge reductions can be achieved by progressively switching to steel with lower embodied CO₂ emissions.
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“How realistic is a Wind-assisted propulsion?” – Interview with Christoph Thiem and Martin Köpke
Within a dedicated Research and Development study, we are currently evaluating the potential of wind power as a possible decarbonization measure for our future fleet.
Fuelling the Future of Shipping: Key Barriers to Scaling Zero-Emission Fuel Supply
This report highlights the top 10 barriers limiting zero-emission fuel projects from getting past the final investment decision
phase.
INSIGHT: Shipping Industry Comes Out of the Shadows at COP28
As environmental experts from around the world descend upon Dubai for the 2023 Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP28), the shipping
industry has a better story to tell at this year’s event.
Any fossil fuel phase-out deal at COP28 must inlcude global shipping (commentary)
Earlier this year, countries at the UN agreed to step up climate action on one of the world’s greatest polluters: global shipping.
Cop: Shipping industry updates decarbonisation pledges
Shipping industry participants have announced new or updaed initiatives within the Green Shipping Challenge – aimed at lowering carbon emissions in shipping – at the Cop 28 UN climate summit.
Denmark donates millions to support green shipping in developing countries
During the UN’s annual climate summit, Denmark has taken the initiative to strengthen maritime cooperation with developing countries to ensure that they meet the IMO’s 2030 target of a 40% reduction in carbon emissions from the global fleet.
Greening global trade, one container at a time
Promoting trade in environmental goods and low-carbon technologies can be a powerful tool to combat the climate crisis
IMO ‘will thrive in delivering its full agenda’, says next secretary-general
Arsenio Dominguez Velasco has been confirmed as the next secretary-general of the IMO with attendees at this week’s IMO Assembly endorsing the Panamanian who will take on the role in exactly one month’s time.
The Role of E-Fuels in Decarbonising Transport
Rapid deployment of low-emission fuels during this decade will be crucial to acceleerate the decarbonisation of the transport sector.