INTERTANKO backs net zero by 2050
The Council of Members of the International Association of Independent Tanker Owners (INTERTANKO) has agreed that international shipping should strive to achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2050. This is in line
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VIDEO: Zero-emission, zero-crew box ship makes first trip
The world’s first all-electric autonomous containership, Yara Birkeland has completed its maiden voyage in the Oslo Fjord. The 120 TEU vessel will be used by Norwegian fertilizer giant Yara to transport mineral
White House puts container shipping alliances in its crosshairs
In its latest briefing on the port congestion issue and its impact on the supply chain, the White House notes good progress in shifting import cargoes through the ports of Los Angeles
Survey: Demand grows for greater focus on diversity, equality and inclusivity in shipping
Shipping is significantly lacking ethnic and female representation at the senior level of the industry’s shoreside workforce, according to the latest survey from the London-based Diversity Study Group (DSG). While this may
Eagle Bulk Shipping appoints chief strategy officer
Stamford, Conn.-headquartered Eagle Bulk Shipping Inc. has named Costa Tsoutsoplides as chief strategy officer. In this newly created role, he will have broad responsibilities in developing Eagle’s corporate strategy as well as
Why P&I rate increases are in the works
Shipowners are steeling themselves for steep increases in the cost of P&I (protection & indemnity) insurance. The latest leading P&I mutual to send a signal of what is ahead is the North
Clarksons looks at shipping’s uptake of green technology
Summarizing the latest trends in green technology uptake and fleet renewal from the Clarksons’ Fueling Transition report and monthly data series, Steve Gordon, Clarksons Research managing director, comments that the uptake of
Kotug offers pusher tug series with swappable batteries
Under an MoU just signed with Vancouver, B.C., based Swift Clean Energy, Rotterdam-headquartered towage and marine services specialist Kotug International B.V. is to offer swappable batteries as an option on its E-Pusher
First Movers Coalition ups pressure for zero emission shipping
Another day at the COP26 conference and another signal that the pressure is on shipping to decarbonize—with, or without, IMO beefing up its GHG reduction targets. Shipping is a key focus area
COP26: U.S. signs “Zero by 2050” declaration
The U.S. is one of 14 countries signatory to a Declaration on Zero Emission Shipping by 2050 released at the COP26 conference in Glasgow yesterday. Interestingly, as well as countries such as