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DNV launches class notations to provide framework for safe development of autonomous shipping technologies

Maritime and Ports DNV - 2025-01-15

DNV has launched a new family of class notations, Autonomous and Remotely Operated Ships (AROS), providing a framework for how autoremote vessels can achieve equivalent or higher safety compared to conventional vessels. …

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47 governments, shipping industry propose text for IMO carbon tax

Maritime and Ports Offshore Energy - 2025-01-09

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) has joined 47 governments in a joint submission to the final round of negotiations at the United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) to adopt a maritime greenhouse gas (GHG) emis …

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FuelEU Maritime: The breaking of a new dawn in shipping

Maritime and Ports Offshore Energy - 2025-01-01

The shipping industry is standing on the cusp of a major transformation with FuelEU Maritime now in force, compelling maritime stakeholders to meet the European Union’s (EU) decarbonization goals and pushing for ‘significant’ emissions r …

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Global alternative-fueled ship fleet is on the rise, dictating new skillset

Maritime and Ports Offshore Energy - 2024-12-18

The number of vessels ordered with alternative-fueled capability is growing with 27 ammonia and 322 methanol-fueled vessels currently on the orderbooks, according to DNV’s Alternative Fuels Insights platform. …

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Maritime, clean fuel projects in the spotlight of EU’s STEP initiative

Maritime and Ports Offshore Energy - 2024-12-12

Several maritime and alternative fuels projects are among initiatives that have been awarded the Strategic Technology Platform for Europe (STEP) label in a new initiative of the European Commission to boost investment in critical technol …

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Wallenius Marine has been testing its sail-driven car carrier concept with Rise Maritime in Gothenburg

Maritime and Ports Automotive Logistics - 2024-12-12

Wallenius Marine has been conducting advanced wind tunnel tests for a car carrier vessel that will use Oceanbird wing sails  …

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High-profile ICS Summit kicks off Hong Kong Maritime Week with a bang

Maritime and Ports International Chamber of Shipping - 2024-11-18

Nearly 300 delegates from 28 countries, including policymakers from 12 nations, the European Commission and international organisations, and 43 CEOs from across the industry convened for the International Chamber of Shipping, in col …

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Wallenius Wilhelmsen expands Shaper class order

Maritime and Ports Project Cargo Journal - 2024-11-08

Wallenius Wilhelmsen has declared an option for two additional 11,700 CEU Shaper class vessels at China Merchants Jingling Shipyard. …

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ESPO's Environmental Report 2024: Climate change more than ever a priority for Europe’s ports

Maritime and Ports ESPO - 2024-10-24

This morning, 24 October 2024, the European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) unveiled its annual ESPO Environmental Report 2024 - EcoPortsinSights 2024 during the GreenPort Congress hosted by HAROPA PORT in Le H …

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Ports Target Modern Slavery and People Trafficking with New Industry Guidance

Maritime and Ports British Ports Association - 2024-10-24

The British Ports Association (BPA) has launched new guidance for ports and terminals on combatting modern slavery, people trafficking, and people smuggling at an event at the House of Commons. …

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ESPO Award 2024: Let us present the shortlisted projects: Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Maritime and Ports ESPO - 2024-10-17

Under the theme “Port projects or strategies in the field of circular economy that benefit the city and/or the surrounding community”, the ESPO Award 2024 will go to the port managing body which has developed a circular economy strategy …

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Maritime giants unite to build standardized LCA framework for emissions calculation

Maritime and Ports Offshore Energy - 2024-10-17

HD Hyundai Marine Solution, a marine solutions provider operating under South Korea’s titan HD Hyundai, has shaken hands with compatriot HD Hyundai Samho shipyard and the French shipping behemoth CMA CGM to develop a standardized life cy …

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IMO makes progress on global shipping decarbonization framework

Maritime and Ports Project Cargo Journal - 2024-10-14

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has made significant strides towards establishing a global framework for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships. …

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IMO advances on net-zero framework for shipping

Maritime and Ports Port Technology - 2024-10-09

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has made significant progress in negotiating binding global regulations for the net-zero framework. …

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Finland-Estonia green shipping corridor gains momentum

Maritime and Ports Offshore Energy - 2024-10-07

The FIN-EST Green Corridor, a collaborative initiative between Finland and Estonia aimed at creating a sustainable and climate-neutral maritime corridor in the Gulf of Finland, has approved 19 joint projects that seek to reduce the carbo …

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New direct service between the Port of Gothenburg and Asia

Maritime and Ports Port of Gothenburg - 2024-10-04

A newly launched RoRo (Roll-On/Roll-Off) shipping route between the Port of Gothenburg and ports in China via Singapore is now in operation. …

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The majority of shipping emissions would be unpriced without global carbon levy - analysis

Maritime and Ports Transport & Environment - 2024-10-03

With talks underway in London to discuss the future of the shipping industry, there is fierce debate over the introduction of a global carbon levy. …

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European automakers most at risk from U.S. dockworkers strike, analysts say

Maritime and Ports Automotive News Europe - 2024-10-02

European automakers are the most likely to be affected by the dockworkers strike at US East Coast and Gulf Coast ports because they rely heavily on those locations, but a longer walkout could prove "debilitating" to the entire …

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IMO Secretary-General calls for solutions, compromise at shipping climate talks

Maritime and Ports IMO - 2024-09-30

IMO Secretary-General Mr. Arsenio Dominguez has urged countries to focus on solutions and areas of convergence as ongoing negotiations for cutting emissions from ships begin this week in London.  …

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Negotiators inch closer on global price for shipping emissions

Maritime and Ports EURACTIVE - 2024-09-30

The last meetings before the final adoption of an universal carbon pricing scheme for ships are kickstarting this week in London under the International Maritime Organization. …

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Net-zero goal at risk as shipping falls short of green fuel target by 2030, report warns

Maritime and Ports Offshore Energy - 2024-09-27

The third annual progress report “Progress Towards Shipping’s 2030 Breakthrough” w …

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ESPO and FEPORT call for an EU wide mandatory tax exemption for onshore power supply

Maritime and Ports Port News - 2024-09-27

The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) and the Federation of European Private Port Companies and Terminals (FEPORT) fully support the European Green Deal ambition. …

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Global collaboration key to shipping decarbonization

Maritime and Ports Project Cargo Journal - 2024-09-25

The International Association of Dry Cargo Shipowners (Intercargo) is advocating for straightforward and achievable decarbonization measures. …

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New guide to reducing GHG emissions in shipping launched by ICS

Maritime and Ports International Chamber of Shipping - 2024-09-17

With increasing requirements to reduce GHG emissions in shipping, The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Publications has released the second edition of Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Guide to International Regulatory Complian …

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UKP&I presents an analysis of FuelEU Maritime and the mechanisms for compliance

Maritime and Ports Port News - 2024-09-15

The FuelEU Maritime initiative represents a pivotal step in the European Union’s ongoing efforts to mitigate climate change, with the aim to reduce GHG emissions by at least 55% by 2030. …

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Maritime leaders’ confidence on the rise amidst increased geopolitical risk

Maritime and Ports International Shipping Chamber - 2024-09-10

New report launched at International Chamber of Shipping Board Meeting illustrates and examines the key areas of concern for shipowners, managers, and industry. Year-on-year data from the ICS Barometer s …

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Maritime Forecast to 2050

Maritime and Ports DNV - 2024-09-04

Key highlights of the Maritime Forecast to 2050 …

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Canadian yards call for 100% tariffs on Chinese-built ships

Maritime and Ports Splash 247 - 2024-09-03

Canada has joined a growing chorus of shipyard nations taking aim at the world’s dominant shipbuilder.  …

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Port of Hamburg unveils first charging station for electric trucks

Maritime and Ports Port Technology - 2024-09-03

This is reportedly E.ON’s first specialised charging site in Germany, exclusively for electric trucks. …

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Threat of more strikes at German ports as workers reject 'inadequate' offer

Maritime and Ports The Load Star - 2024-08-27

German trade union ver.di has rejected the Central Association of German Seaport Operators’ (ZDS) collective agreement offer, sparking strike fears.   …

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Turkey Rolls Out its Own Carbon Price on Shipping

Maritime and Ports Maritime Executive - 2024-07-28

The Turkish parliament has recently approved plans for a carbon pricing mechanism for the country’s shipping sector. The amendment to the ports law stipulates measures for Turkey to start taxing shipping emissions. …

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Without new regulations, ammonia as marine fuel poses great risk to public health, MIT study finds

Maritime and Ports Offshore Energy - 2024-07-23

Switching ships to ammonia fuel under current legislation can have a worsening effect on air quality and impact public health, leading to about 600,000 additional premature deaths each year, a new study from the Massachusetts Institute o …

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European Commission launches Ship Financing Portal to boost the maritime sector's green transition

Maritime and Ports European Commission - 2024-07-20

The Ship Financing Portal, designed to improve access to financing for the shipping sector and the wider maritime industry, is now online …

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Fit for (sustainable) future: Onshore power supply gaining ground in European ports

Maritime and Ports Offshore Energy - 2024-07-16

Ports in Europe are increasingly implementing shore power projects in an effort to stay ahead of the global decarbonization game and comply with EU regulations. …

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NINE PORTS COMPETE FOR THE ESPO AWARD 2024 REWARDING CIRCULAR ECONOMY PROJECTS IN EUROPE’S PORTS

Maritime and Ports ESPO - 2024-07-12

The ESPO secretariat received nine submissions for the 16th edition of the ESPO Award. …

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Shipping hits out at IMO Carbon Intensity Indicator ahead of MEPC 82

Maritime and Ports The Load Star - 2024-07-11

Shipping associations are putting pressure on IMO to drastically amend its Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) instrument at the September 2024 MEPC, saying that currently it has “unintended consequences”, contradictory to its aims …

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Seafarers Go Digital: European Shipowners and Maritime Transport Unions launch initiative to support shipping and seafarers in the digital transition

Maritime and Ports ECSA - 2024-07-10

The European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) and the European Transport Workers Federation (ETF), the European social partners for maritime transport, join forces to launch today the ‘Seafarers Go Digital’ initiative. …

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Maritime transport emissions as part of ETS: developments and concerns

Maritime and Ports ESC: European Shippers - 2024-06-30

The shipping industry faces the dual challenge of functioning as a major avenue for global trade while contributing increasingly to greenhouse gas emissions. …

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New cross-industry collab targets shipping decarbonization via energy efficiency, future fuels, and onboard carbon capture

Maritime and Ports Offshore Energy - 2024-06-25

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) and the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI) have entered into a two-year coalition partnership agreement to work on decarbonizing the shipping industry with focus on energy efficien …

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EU approves €570 million aid for emission cuts in Italian ports

Maritime and Ports Port Technology - 2024-06-21

The European Commission has approved, under EU State aid rules, a €570 m ($609.6 m) Italian scheme to incentivise ships to use shore-side electricity when they are at berth in maritime ports. …

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IMO finalizes regulations to improve pilot transfer safety

Maritime and Ports IMO: International Maritime Organization - 2024-06-19

IMO’s Sub-Committee on Navigation, Communications and Search and Rescue (NCSR) has finalized draft regulations to improve the safety of maritime pilot transfer arrangements. …

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RightShip, Green Marine partner to support maritime sustainability

Maritime and Ports Offshore Energy - 2024-06-17

RightShip, an ESG-focused digital maritime platform, and Green Marine, an environmental certification program for the North American and European maritime industries, have joined forces to promote sustainable practices within the maritim …

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World’s largest car carrier receives LR AiP

Maritime and Ports Port News - 2024-06-09

MARIC’s 12,800 CEU dual-fuel PCTC will have the ability to operate on ammonia. …

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Mitsubishi splashes Toyofuji Shipping’s LNG-powered RoRo ship

Maritime and Ports Offshore Energy - 2024-06-07

Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), has held a christening and launch ceremony for the first of two new liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) ships under construction for Japa …

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RightShip and Green Marine announce partnership to advance maritime sustainability

Maritime and Ports Green Marine - 2024-06-05

RightShip, a leading global ESG-focused digital maritime platform, and Green Marine, an environmental certification program for the North American and European maritime industries, are thrilled to announce a landmark partnership aim …

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IMO presents pathway to net-zero shipping at Bonn climate talks

Maritime and Ports IMO: International Maritime Organization - 2024-06-03

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has outlined its latest progress and plans to decarbonize global shipping by or around 2050, in a submission to the Bonn Climate Conference.  …

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Hyundai Glovis orders six dual-fuel LNG car carriers in China

Maritime and Ports Offshore Energy - 2024-05-29

South Korean logistics company Hyundai Glovis, part of the Hyundai Motor Group, has ordered six 10,800 CEU LNG dual-fuel pure car and truck carriers (PCTCs) in China. …

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IMO champions maritime decarbonization at Global Supply Chain Forum

Maritime and Ports IMO: International Maritime Organization - 2024-05-28

IMO is advancing concrete measures to decarbonize shipping, while aiming to shield small island developing states and least developed countries from any potential negative impacts to their economies.   …

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Germany drafts action plan to promote climate-friendly shipping

Maritime and Ports Clean Energy Wire - 2024-05-28

In an effort to boost climate-neutrality in the shipping industry, the German government is bringing together representatives of the maritime sector, science, industrial and environmental associations and federal and state leaders to dra …

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Groundbreaking climate opinion from international court – States must go further to address GHG emissions

Maritime and Ports Hellenic Shipping News - 2024-05-22

States must take “all necessary measures” to prevent, reduce and control greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from any source – simply participating in global efforts is not necessarily enough. …

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