Shipping is about to enter a new period of structural reforms, as a
result of the implementation of the EU ETS across the industry, starting next year
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An equitable and just transition to low-carbon shipping
The twenty-eighth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change provides an opportunity to assess progress in decarbonization efforts in the shipping sector and adds further momentum to carbon reduction actions
LNG demand for bunkering to intensify in Med with new emissions rules
With the Mediterranean set to introduce stricter limits on maritime emissions in just over 18 months time, market players in the region are
already predicting that LNG is well placed as an alternative to more traditional — and polluting — marine fuels.
New study: Potential of Wind-Assisted Propulsion for Shipping
The potential of wind assisted propulsion systems as a power source in the shipping sector is analysed in a new report released by EMSA
Tool helps shipping stakeholders identify best ports for developing sustainable first mover initiatives
Lloyd’s Register (LR) Maritime Decarbonisation Hub and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), in collaboration with Arup, have introduced the Sustainable First Movers Initiative Identification Tool, a system to help shipping stakeholders align investment decisions that support the maritime energy transition away from fossil fuels
EU Emissions Trading System for Maritime Transport Explainied – Part 4 of 6
In the fourth article of our six-part series reviewing the changes introduced by the new EU rules set to apply from 1 January 2024, we look at the exclusions to the EU ETS, the penalties for non-compliance, and how the EU plans to address any attempts to avoid the new measures.
Training seafarers for a decarbonized future
A new training project will prepare seafarers for zero or near-zero emission ships, helping the global shipping industry decarbonize and ensure a just transition for seafarers.
Frontline: The question is whether the industry is ready for EU carbon quotas
Lars Barsad, CEO of the Oslo-listed tanker carrier Frontline, questions whether the industry is ready for the change that being
implemented in the EU’s carbon trading system, EU ETS, will bring.
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
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.