Denmark-based shipping player Norden has joined forces with Microsoft in order to facilitate greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions across the latter’s maritime supply chain. As disclosed, the partners are working on a pilot project envisioned to cut down on Microsoft’s emissions by using Norden’s
Finnish shipping company Finnlines has decided to launch a low-emission sea transportation service, which combines sustainability with efficient carriage of freight.
Dutch Thecla Bodewes Shipyards has started building the new LABRAX multipurpose dry cargo vessel with diesel-electric propulsion for UK-based shipowner Carisbrooke Shipping.
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has decided to conduct a nonadjudicatory investigation aimed at determining whether some foreign governments’ vessel flagging regulations and practices create “unfavorable” shipping conditions for the United States. Specifically, the commission plans to examine
Malaysia- and Singapore-based marine fuel bunkering services provider TMD Energy Limited (TMDEL) has decided to expand strategically into oil waste collection, marking a significant enhancement of its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments.
International shipping company Atlas Maritime and fund management company European Maritime Finance (EMF) have taken delivery of their eighth eco Aframax/LR2 tanker from South Korean shipbuilder Daehan Shipbuilding.
Shipbuilding company Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU) has handed over the eco-friendly 181,000 dwt bulk carrier Frontier Wish to compatriot shipping player Southern Route Maritime, part of Imabari-based Nissen Kaiun. According to JMU, Southern Route Maritime took delivery of the newbuilding on
The Dutch Port of Rotterdam Authority has joined forces with Norwegian maritime player EDGE Navigation to work on the development of a future-proof liquid hydrogen (LH2) infrastructure for the maritime sector.
The European Council and the European Parliament have reached a provisional political agreement aiming at aligning “more accurately” the mandate of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA).
Brazilian shipping player Wilson Sons has marked a new decarbonization milestone, having managed to slash greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at its Rio Grande Container Terminal using 100% renewable energy. As disclosed, Wilson Sons’ effort was recognized via an International Renewable Energy Certificat
Swedish-Swiss technology company ABB has signed an agreement to acquire BrightLoop, a French company specializing in advanced power electronics, to accelerate its electrification strategy in industrial mobility and marine propulsion.
The European Commission (EC) has selected the winners of the second European Hydrogen Bank (EHB), which will receive nearly €1 billion in funding to produce renewable hydrogen, including producers with off-takers in the maritime sector.
The Yuan Hai Kou, hailed as China’s largest ocean-going solar- and liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered cargo ship, has set sail on its maiden voyage from Nansha, Guangzhou. As disclosed, the 7,000 CEU PV + LNG dual-fuel car carrier was fully loaded with Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs), after wh
Singapore-based shipowner Hung Ze Shipping has signed a cooperation agreement with Dealfeng New Energy Technology, a Chinese provider of wind-assisted propulsion systems, to equip a new series of 14,000 dwt chemical tankers with rotor sails.
