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South Korean shipbuilder delivers first hybrid RoRo to CLdN

Maritime and Ports Offshore Energy - 2025-03-20

South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai Mipo Dockyard has delivered the first hybrid roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) ship to Luxembourg-based shipping company CLdN. …

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DNV white paper guides shipowners on safe and scalable adoption of ammonia and hydrogen fuels

Maritime and Ports DNV - 2025-03-13

As the shipping industry continues its transition to carbon-neutral fuels, ammonia and hydrogen are emerging as possible fuel options, however mandatory regulations governing their use are not yet in place. …

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Vessel operators are bringing in more capacity for maritime finished vehicle shipments

Maritime and Ports Automotive Logistics - 2025-03-12

There appears to be a more even balance between demand and supply of ro-ro capacity for finished vehicle movements and rates appear to be dropping but the situation remains complex …

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Shipping central to EU’s new Clean Industrial Deal

Maritime and Ports Splash247.com - 2025-02-27

The European Union has unveiled its Clean Industrial Deal that will prioritise the domestic production of renewable fuels for aviation and shipping, among a host of measures worth more than EUR100bn ($105m) designed to green many industr …

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Shipmanagers suggest changes to IMO’s net-zero framework to avoid future legal action

Maritime and Ports Splash247.com - 2025-02-25

Shipmanagers have expressed concerns in connection with the International Maritime Organization’s future net-zero framework and have suggested changes which they believe would make the proposals more effective. …

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IMO progresses talks on greenhouse gas reduction from shipping

Maritime and Ports IMO: International Maritime Organization - 2025-02-21

International efforts to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping took a step forward as the IMO's Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 18) concluded its latest round of discussions. …

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Future of maritime decarbonization at stake as carbon levy attracts supporters, opponents

Maritime and Ports Offshore Energy - 2025-02-21

Thirteen additional countries supported a global carbon levy on shipping at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) climate talks in London this week. However, its adoption still seems to be a long way off. …

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Investment and infrastructure gaps threaten EU’s shipping decarbonization ambition

Maritime and Ports Offshore Energy - 2025-02-20

For Europe to meet its decarbonization objectives, a ‘robust’ supply chain for renewable and low-carbon fuels must be built on the continent, Clean Maritime Fuels Platform, an industry initiative that aims to improve communication betwee …

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Safe and green recycling for shipowners: DNV issues guidance to help navigate sustainability regulations

Maritime and Ports DNV - 2025-02-12

With the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) set to take effect this year, shipowners should ensure compliance with regulatory controls and inspections governing ship recycling for their vessels. …

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Safe and green recycling for shipowners: DNV issues guidance to help navigate sustainability regulations

Maritime and Ports DNV - 2025-02-12

With the Hong Kong Convention (HKC) set to take effect this year, shipowners should ensure compliance with regulatory controls and inspections governing ship recycling for their vessels. DNV’s latest guidance paper “Safe and Green Recycling for Ship Owners” outlines how they can work in line with both existing EU Ship Recycling Regulations (EU SRR) and the HKC, coming into effect on June 26, 2025. …

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EU supports alternative fuel infrastructure projects with €422M

Maritime and Ports Offshore Energy - 2025-02-10

Maritime-related initiatives are among 39 innovative projects—-dedicated to deploying alternative fuel infrastructure—that have been selected by the European Commission. …

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IMO: Shadow fleet, decarbonization and geopolitical tensions are top 3 focus areas in 2025

Maritime and Ports Offshore Energy - 2025-01-20

The International Maritime Organization (IMO)—the world’s shipping regulator— prepares to address a range of pressing issues in 2025, with the top three being dark fleet, decarbonization and geopolitical pressures. …

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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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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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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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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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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'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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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