Tag: decarbonization

In its 32nd Annual General Meeting, on 16 May 2023, in Shanghai, Asian Shipowners’ Association (ASA) focused on many aspects of the challenges and constraints including safety at sea, manpower and decarbonisation.

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Maritime Barometer Report 2022-2023 reveals that uncertainty over fuel availability and infrastructure puts at risk ambitions to meet decarbonization targets, reinforcing the need for a clear plan of action to mitigate risk.

As part of a Dutch trade delegation to Brazil this week, APM Terminals’ CEO Keith Svendsen pledged a 962€ million investment in its Brazilian operations up to 2026.

The Philippines and Indonesia, which are home to just under 21% of the world’s crew members, are taking action to support their seafarers in developing modern skill sets as shipping decarbonizes.

During the 2023 GREEN4SEA Athens Forum, Dr-Ing Orestis Schinas, Scientific Advisor, HHX.blue, briefly outlined the provisos and impacts on shipping of sustainable finance, Poseidon Principles and EU Taxonomy, which are currently major developments in Europe’s financial markets.

Astomos and INPEX reached an agreement to supply B24 biofuel bunker to a Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

During the 2023 GREEN4SEA Athens Forum, Mr. Emmanuel Vergetis, INTERCARGO liaison / Consultant, gave a presentation on the various challenges the dry bulk and tramp shipping are facing as we are heading toward the maritime decarbonization.

Höegh Autoliners and North Ammonia today announced a partnership for the supply, distribution, delivery, and consumption of green ammonia.

Enova has provided Skarv Shipping Solutions with a grant of NOK 130 million to acquire three low-emission cargo ships operating along the Norwegian coast.

The IMO conference on Low-Carbon Shipping in Africa was held on 5 May, where Africa's abundance of solar, wind and thermal energy across the continent was discussed in order to achieve decarbonization.