From 1 January 2020, the maximum sulphur content of marine fuels is reduced to 0.5% (down from 3.5%) globally – reducing air pollution and protecting health and the environment. Sulphur Oxide (SOx) emissions from ships’ combustion engines cause a…
Cleaner Air in 2020: 0.5% sulphur cap for ships enters into force worldwide Read More »
Carriers test new IMO charges in the spot market, which are implemented and accepted on some routes. Huge disparity in charge levels. Most carriers have implemented so-called “IMO 2020 transition charges” from 1 December, leading to higher spot rates, …
IMO transition charges kick-in in spot market Read More »
In an unprecedented move, the international shipping community has today announced plans to create the first collaborative shipping R&D fund, intended to eliminate CO2 emissions from international shipping. The proposal includes core funding from s…
Global shipping sector announces $5billion R&D fund to eliminate CO2 emissions Read More »
As of last month, more than 500 shaft generators have been installed on ships worldwide, reaping major operational benefits for owners and operators. Today, shaft generators don’t just lower operational costs. With emissions controls increasingly under…
Shaft generators enable emissions-free shipping Read More »
Friday at COP 25, the UN Climate Change Conference, in Madrid, the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS), the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA), and the Spanish Shipowners’ Association (ANAVE) organised an event dedicated to the deca…
Shipping at COP25: Full speed ahead towards full decarbonisation Read More »