Logistics and Sustainability: Balancing Environmental and Economic Objectives
Logistics and sustainability are two key components of a successful and responsible business model in today’s world. Logistics refers to the management of the flow of goods a
Hydrogen Fueled Product Tanker Awarded Grant
A Swedish company has just been awarded $5.3 million in grant money from the European Union to develop the first hydrogen fueled product tanker of its kind. The project aims to d
Battery-Powered Ships funded By Norwegian Government
The Norwegian government was to reach net zero carbon emissions across all industries and so have begun investing in battery-powered ships. Recently the government has invested mor
Africa To Produce Green H2
Africa has been called upon by the European Investment Bank (EIB) to harness the abundant solar energy resources to produce green H2 (Hydrogen). This is a goldmine of a market. Cle
The Vertom Patty: Hybrid-Electric Shortsea Vessel
There’s a new Hybrid-Electric Shortsea vessel on the market and her name is Vertom Patty. Thecla Bodewes Shipyards, located in The Netherlands, a Dutch shortsea shipping company
Green Shipping Corridors Pledged By UK, US, Norway and Netherlands
As decarbonisation becomes more and more of a hot topic, the UK, US, Norway and the Netherlands have pledged to roll out green shipping corridors. The aim of this agreement is to b
Biofuels Can Lead The Way To Decarbonisation
Changing from a fossil fuel to a methanol based fuel would mean replacing the entire engine, however EMSA (European Maritime Safety Agency) have highlighted how biofuels can lead t
Progress On Japanese Ammonia-Fueled Ship Design
There are various new technologies around to help push the decarbonisation of the shipping industry, one such technology is the Japanese Ammonia-fueled ship design. Ammonia as a fu
Methanol and Wind Hybrid Tankers Ordered
Swedish tanker operator Terntank reported that it has ordered methanol and wind hybrid tankers, as it works toward its goal of fossil-free operations. The company is over 100 years
Fund-and-Reward Carbon Emissions Program
A new Fund-and-Reward carbon emissions program is the brainchild of the International Chamber of Shipping. A fee would be charged on carbon and pay shipowners who reduce their em
