As often happens when bureaucracies impose their ideas on industries without really understanding the implications, an interesting situation is developing in Europe, or to be more precise within the European Union (EU).
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2024 will be shipping’s decarbonisation reality check
There was no shortage of regulatory headlines in 2023 – with MEPC 80 adopting a revised GHG strategy, the IMO’s Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) taking effect, and the EU formally extending the Emissions Trading System (ETS) to shipping, it was the year when the conversation on decarbonisation moved from concept to implementation.
Sea Cargo Charter to align with new emission goals
The Sea Cargo Charter (SCC) will significantly revise its reporting ambition, aligning its trajectory with emission reduction goals in response to the IMO revised greenhouse gas (GHG) strategy adopted during MEPC80 in July 2023.
Green steel in shipping: How international shipping can lower emissions through progressive adoption of green steel
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.
“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
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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.