Decarbonisation and shipping – setting the stage for COP26
LONDON : Decarbonisation was top of the agenda at London International Shipping Week, with an eye to shipping’s place at COP26 in Glasgow. For UK government representatives at the conference, the UK’s presidency of
A.P. Moller – Maersk takes biggest step yet to decarbonise container shipping
COPENHAGEN : In the first quarter of 2024, A.P. Moller – Maersk will introduce the first in a groundbreaking series of 8 large ocean-going container vessels capable of being operated on carbon neutral methanol. The
Niti Aayog, WRI launch forum for decarbonising transport sector
NEW DELHI : Government think-tank Niti Aayog and World Resources Institute (WRI), India have jointly launched the ‘Forum for Decarbonizing Transport’ in the country, an official statement said . This is part of the
European Union approves decarbonisation projects
The European Union (EU) has given the green light for a US$138.86 (€118) million investment from the Innovation Fund to be allocated across 32 small projects, including a bio-LNG plant to produce marine fuel
Decarbonisation and shipping: ship recycling – a changing landscape
As the drive to decarbonise shipping gains increasing momentum, and as incentives and pressure on shipowners to operate more efficient and greener ships mounts, a related spike in early retirement of ships difficult to
MAN bags the world’s first order for methanol engine within container segment
GERMANY : MAN Energy Solutions has won the order to supply the world’s first, low-speed, dual-fuel engine to run on methanol within the container segment. Hyundai (HMD) will construct the 2,100-TEU vessel in Korea for A.P.
ONE and PSA team up to accelerate shipping decarbonisation
SINGAPORE : Ocean Network Express (ONE) and the subsidiary of PSA International, PSA Corporation, will work together aiming to enhance sustainability and reduce maritime environmental footprint. The two partners have signed today (28 July)
Shipping industry to discuss decarbonisation at COP26
Global shipping has announced a cross-industry event to be held during COP26, bringing together leaders in shipping, energy, politics and finance to discuss maritime decarbonisation efforts. Held in Glasgow on November 6, ‘Shaping the