The Getting to Zero Coalition The Getting to Zero Coalition is a partnership between the Global Maritime Forum, the Friends of Ocean action, and the World Economic Forum. It brings together decision-makers from across the shipping value chain with key …
After COP 26 – where are we with decarbonisation of shipping? Read More »
Maritime trade is predicted to increase by 4.3% in 2021 and the medium-term outlook is positive, according to the latest annual UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport. However, the compound annual growth in maritime trade is expected to slow from 2.9% ove…
Positivity flows around trade prospects Read More »
Seaborne coal trade has reversed the downward trend of the past couple of years, with 2021 so far being in positive territory. In a recent weekly report, shipbroker Banchero Costa said that “2021 continues to see a steady but consistent recovery in coa…
Coal Seaborne Trade on the Rise in 2021 as new Routes Emerge Read More »
Following the conclusion of the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) Maritime Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 77, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) have released the following statement: ICS Secretary General, Guy Platten, said…
‘Missed opportunity’ to decarbonise shipping at MEPC 77, says ICS Read More »
The Danish Centre for Environment and Energy (DCE) at Aarhus University has estimated that air pollution from shipping causes about 50,000 premature deaths in Europe every year. However, the new global sulphur cap from 2020 has reduced the mortality an…
Cleaner Shipping: Air pollution, climate, technical solutions and regulation Read More »