With the shipping decarbonisation debate primarily concerned with the fuels most likely to take sizeable market share from traditional fuel oil, how those fuels will be delivered is increasingly shifting the focus onto ports.
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EU ETS: important compliance clarifications
Launched in 2005, the EU’s Emission Trading System is a “cap and trade” scheme where carbon emitters in certain sectors have to purchase allowances to cover their emissions during the relevant trading period.
The case for zero-emission UK shipping: maritime energy policy recommendations
In 2021, UK shipping burned through 7 million tonnes of fossil marine fuels, producing 26.3 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent – nearly 20% of all of the UK’s transport greenhouse gas emissions.
Clarksons expects 30% of ships to be rated D or E in CII assessments
The estimate from Clarksons Research comes in its latest Green Technology Tracker which monitors metrics including alternative fuel uptake and investment in energy saving technologies.
Cleaner Oceans, Greener Future: The Impact of Sustainable Marine Fuels
Sustainable marine fuels are finally gaining more traction as governments and private companies around the world look to decarbonise the shipping industry.
China Wants to Dominate the New Era of Clean Shipbuilding
China wants to extend its lead in global shipbuilding to a new generation of vessels that burn clearner fuels.
These will be shipping’s most important climate initiatives in 2024
The need for a binding agreement on how the maritime sector should reduce its greenhouse gas emissions will and must become more important in 2024.
IMO in 2024: Working on the policies to turn net-zero target into reality
In 2023, the International Maritime Organisation adopted a new strategy for shipping’s greenhouse gas emissions, targeting net zero emissions by around 2050.
Greek shipowners call for governments to back IMO green transition policies.
It has also called for a common approach to regional measures, such as the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).
Lam sets course for green and smart ports
Hong Kong will bild green and smart ports to further enhance its status as an international maritime center, Secretary for Transport and Logistics Lam Sai-hung said.