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Shipping giant Maersk orders 8 'carbon-neutral' vessels

GreenBiz

Landmark order will support next-generation technology that uses 'green' methanol and that could be delivered by early 2024.

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3M Introduces a World’s First Innovation To Help Redefine Shipping and Packaging

3BL Media

First known paper-based product to offer padded protection, curbside recyclability and run on automated packaging machines Up to three times faster than manual packing when paired with qualified automated packaging machines This innovative material uses proprietary padding technology and brings disruptive change to the shipping industry ST.

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Carnival Corporation Honored With Three Prestigious ESG Shipping Awards for 2024

3BL Media

MIAMI, May 23, 2024 /3BL/ - Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company and its AIDA Cruises line were honored with three ESG Shipping Awards for environmental excellence at an international ceremony in Athens, Greece this week.

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Green shipping corridors face a “feasibility wall”, says new report

Envirotec Magazine

The idea of green shipping corridors – referring to specific trade routes where the feasibility of zero-emission shipping is catalysed by public and private action – has gained currency in recent years, but progress could stall without urgent action from governments to overcome a “feasibility wall.”

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Sustainability at Sea: How DP World Is Charting a Green Future for Maritime Trade

3BL Media

There, container ships can shut down their auxiliary diesel engines and plug into the local electrical grid while berthed – cutting emissions by up to 80%. We've introduced new ships that run on cleaner-burning methanol, upgraded vessels for greater efficiency, and improved routes to achieve measurable fuel savings.

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The Blue Wonder

3BL Media

3 Pressures on the ocean, including plastic waste, acidification, tourism, pollution from shipping, and overfishing are all increasing. Recent research shows that the investment benefits of ocean protection schemes, more sustainable shipping and other ocean dependent industries can be five times higher than the costs involved.

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Powering the Supply Chain Revolution: Addressing the Impact of Electric Vehicle Requirements on Supply Chains

3BL Media

EV sales to exceed 17 million by the end of 2024, marking a 20% increase from 2023. The battery-centric nature of EVs is forcing manufacturers to rethink how vehicles are made, stored, and shipped. Transportation & Storage: Safety First, Always Shipping EVs introduces new logistical hurdles, particularly around battery safety.