Tag: sustainability

The Port of Rotterdam Authority is currently investigating the consequences and opportunities of the raw materials transition for the Rotterdam port and industrial complex.

The focus on underwater radiated noise (URN) from shipping has significantly increased over the past few years. As a result, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has decided to raise awareness of the issue by drawing on lessons learned from the recently updated, non-mandatory IMO Guidelines, BIMCO highlights. 

ERMA FIRST has become a signatory of the EU Mission Charter targeting the protection and restoration of regional waters by 2030.

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) has joined Operation Koholā Guardian to reduce risk to humpback whales among the Hawaiian Islands, Jan. 1 through March 31, 2024.

RightShip has announced a partnership with Napier Port to implement RightShip’s innovative RightPort risk solution at the New Zealand port.

The Sub-Committee on Ship Design and Construction (SDC) has agreed on an Action Plan to further prevent and reduce underwater radiated noise (URN) from ships.

On January 26, NYK Line concluded its first transition loan based on the NYK Green/Transition Finance Framework, in agreement with MUFG Bank and others. 

The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) has launched its State of Sustainable Shipping (SoSS) programme, which builds on the Roadmap to a Sustainable Shipping Industry. 

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has unveiled a sustainable finance framework aligned with its principles, drawing inspiration from the "Climate Transition Finance Handbook 2023" by the International Capital Markets Association (ICMA).

The 54th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) took place from January 15 to January 19, 2024, bringing together nearly 3,000 participants, including policy-makers, business executives, international organizations, civil society leaders, academics, and innovators from around the world.