Tag: reducing shipping emissions

Avenir LNG Limited has entered into a shipbuilding contract with Nantong CIMC Sinopacific Offshore & Engineering Co. Ltd (SOE) in China, for two 20,000cbm LNG bunker and supply vessels. 

According to Reuters, the demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) to fuel ships is expected to increase this year due to attractive prices and the growing number of dual-fuel vessels joining the global fleet.

According to Xeneta, conflict in the Red Sea has brought massive carbon emissions increases in ocean freight container shipping, according to data released.

The Great Abidjan has joined the Grimaldi Group’s fleet. She is the fourth of six multipurpose ro-ro units belonging to the "G5" class and commissioned from the Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. shipyard in Ulsan (South Korea). 

Stolt Tankers B.V., has entered a long-term agreement with SFL Corporation Ltd. for two LNG dual-fuel 33,000 deadweight tonne stainless steel chemical tankers.

Hanwha Ocean, Amogy, and Hanwha Aerospace have announced a partnership aimed at the deployment of Amogy’s zero-emission ammonia-to-power technology for ammonia-powered vessels.

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will work with the Department for Transport (DfT) to invest up to £8 million in innovation projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping and portsm through the Smart Shipping Acceleration Fund.

The Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority revealed details of an ambitious program to dramatically improve air quality and the health of residents by cutting carbon emissions to net zero by 2040.

In view of the upcoming EU elections, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) has set its priorities for the next five years.

According to Reuters, BHP Group of Australia intends to welcome its initial ammonia-fueled bulk carrier by 2026 as part of its strategy to reduce shipping emissions.