25 OCT 2024 A recent survey conducted by the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) has revealed widespread acceptance of ammonia as a marine fuel, albeit with important caveats. The shift comes as the industry grapples with ambitious decarbonization goals set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). …
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FRENCH SAIL CARGO COMPANY UNVEILS PLANS FOR 200 TEU SAIL CARGO SHIP
24 OCT 2024 French sail cargo company and chocolatier Grain de Sail unveiled its most ambitious plans to date for a significantly larger sail cargo ship. With the design that calls for a capacity of 200 TEU or 2,800 metric tons, the company reports it will achieve significant scale for …
Read More »5 KEY INSIGHTS FROM UNCTAD’S 2024 REVIEW OF MARITIME TRANSPORT: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR GLOBAL SHIPPING
23 OCT 2024 The 2024 Review of Maritime Transport report by UNCTAD offers a comprehensive analysis of the current state and future outlook of the global maritime industry. It examines how geopolitical tensions, climate risks, and economic pressures are reshaping maritime transport, while also highlighting the critical need for decarbonization and digital innovation. Here …
Read More »UNCTAD’S MARITIME REVIEW EXPOSES THE REAL WINNERS FROM GLOBAL SHIPPING DISRUPTIONS
22 OCT 2024 UNCTAD’s yearly review on the maritime industry meticulously breaks out all the headwinds facing the world of trade, but it’s the “green” opportunity that really stands out. I’m not talking green as in environmental measures. I’m talking the greenback—cold hard cash. The data presented in the report …
Read More »LARGEST SUCTION SAIL SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED ON GENERAL CARGO VESSEL
22 OCT 2024 Amasus, a European shortsea, bulk, and general cargo company, and Spain’s bound4blue have agreed to a second installation of the company’s suction sail technology, eSail, on one of the company’s cargo ships. The installation, which will be the second for Amasus, will also be the largest suction …
Read More »SHIPPING AND THE ENERGY TRANSITION
18 OCT 2024 The key role of shipping in transporting the critical minerals needed for the clean energy transition has largely been ignored. Will there be enough ships? Although the extreme demands of energy transition activists are receiving pushback from the public, the pressure for change remains. International forecasters point to …
Read More »NAVIGATING THE DIGITAL SEAS: EMBRACING AI FOR A SMARTER MARITIME FUTURE
16 OCT 2024 The maritime industry stands on the cusp of a technological revolution. As one of the oldest forms of global transportation, shipping has historically been slow to adopt new technologies compared to other sectors. However, the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), advanced analytics, and enhanced connectivity is ushering …
Read More »SHIPPING CARBON TAX WILL IMPACT AFRICAN ECONOMIES AND FOOD SECURITY
12 OCT 2024 As the push towards the introduction of a global carbon tax on shipping gains momentum, a new report is highlighting that African economies are likely to be adversely affected. The report warns the tax may also negatively impact food security. Three Africa-focused policy organizations concluded that as …
Read More »FRENCH COURT ACQUITS MASTER OF RUSSIAN-OWNED SHIP OF VIOLATING SANCTIONS
11 0CT 2024 A French court on Thursday, October 10, acquitted the master of a Russian-owned Ro-Ro cargo carrier who was charged with violating EU sanctions shortly after the start of the war in Ukraine. French customs authorities alleged that the master was aware of the ownership questions of the …
Read More »NORWAY ARRESTS SHIP’S OFFICER FOR FLYING DRONE AS IT TIGHTENS PORT SECURITY
07 OCT 2024 Norway is taking further steps to tighten security in its ports as it fears efforts by Russians and others at spying. During the summer, Norway enacted new rules to limit port access and now Gard is reporting a recent incident with a ship’s officer flying a drone. …
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