Why you should give a ship
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Sponsored: Shipping may seem like a dull industry, but it plays a significant role in two of the biggest issues of our time — climate change and inequality.
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GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
Sponsored: Shipping may seem like a dull industry, but it plays a significant role in two of the biggest issues of our time — climate change and inequality.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
World's biggest offshore wind developer blames a ship shortage for the decision to dump its US Ocean Winds project. The post Ørsted blames lack of ships for New Jersey offshore wind failure and massive write downs appeared first on RenewEconomy. There are lessons for Australia's nascent offshore wind industry too.
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GreenBiz
OCTOBER 2, 2023
Sponsored: Shipping may seem like a dull industry, but it plays a significant role in two of the biggest issues of our time — climate change and inequality.
Renew Economy
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
Study suggests the dangerous process of ship-to-ship refuelling could be feasible in Pilbara ports, using green ammonia produced in the region. The post Study suggest Pilbara ports can refuel ships with green ammonia from sun and wind appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
AUGUST 10, 2023
A new alliance of major retailers, including Amazon, is moving forward toward its destination of zero-emission ocean shipping by 2040.
GreenBiz
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
The Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance is looking to decrease emissions from ocean shipping by 90 percent.
GreenBiz
AUGUST 24, 2022
Shipping accounts for 3 percent of global emissions. Solutions to cut those emissions include biofuels, renewable energy and hybrid systems.
GreenBiz
AUGUST 17, 2021
Ships carry around 90 percent of goods transported globally, and the shipping sector accounts for about 3 percent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions today. But maritime trade volumes are projected to triple by 2050.
3BL Media
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
A few years ago, FedEx expanded its support of OAA’s relief efforts through a charitable shipping grant, in which FedEx covers charitable shipping expenses. Using their FedEx charitable shipping grant, OAA was able to send more than 60 backpacks filled with supplies to children in La Ceiba, Honduras.
GreenBiz
JANUARY 17, 2023
The tide is turning against ships that pollute both sea and air with the noxious fumes given off by bunker fuel. First movers are leading the way with solutions.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 20, 2020
Green groups urge UN to raise climate ambition on global shipping. The global shipping industry's decarbonization efforts once again face stormy seas. Faïg Abbasov, head of shipping at campaign group Transport & Environment, told BusinessGreen the proposal was "essentially an empty shell." "To Cecilia Keating. To achieve 1.5
GreenBiz
AUGUST 17, 2021
Ships carry around 90 percent of goods transported globally, and the shipping sector accounts for about 3 percent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions today. But maritime trade volumes are projected to triple by 2050.
GreenBiz
MAY 31, 2022
Decarbonizing the entire shipping value chain will require flexibility of technologies and investments for new and retrofitted vessels.
GreenBiz
MARCH 16, 2021
Etsy takes aim at shipping and packaging in setting 2030 net-zero goal. percent absolute reduction in Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, including seller shipping and fulfillment. Back in 2019, Etsy launched its first initiative focused on reducing the carbon emissions of its marketplace by introducing carbon offset shipping.
GreenBiz
OCTOBER 26, 2020
BP, Shell, oil giants fund research into mobile carbon capture from ships at sea. Expanding carbon capture to long-distance marine shipping could help accelerate its use, while addressing a difficult to abate sector of the transport industry.". Expanding carbon capture to long-distance marine shipping could help accelerate its use.
3BL Media
AUGUST 25, 2022
DESCRIPTION: A move to give 3M more supply chain flexibility is also helping to reduce shipping time to the company’s customers in Asia. This allows 3M to create full containers of products, which helps improve service to customers and reduces costs compared to moving goods through typical less-than-container shipping options.
Renew Economy
MARCH 16, 2022
The post Shipping sunshine: Germany emerges as big customer for Australia’s bottled solar appeared first on RenewEconomy. The idea that Germany would be a major hydrogen export prospect for Australia seemed laughable a few years ago. But the business case has dramatically improved.
Renew Economy
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Not everyone is convince wind assisted shipping is making a comeback. The post Wind-powered cargo ships are the future: Debunking four myths that stand in their way appeared first on RenewEconomy. But most objections are based on four myths that can be easily debunked.
Renew Economy
AUGUST 25, 2022
There have been some big bets placed on shipping green hydrogen and gravity storage. The post Energy Insiders Podcast: Gravity storage and shipping green hydrogen – hype or hope appeared first on RenewEconomy. Energy expert Michael Barnard dissects the hype and the hope.
Renew Economy
JANUARY 24, 2022
Australian founded wave energy technology gets investment boost from Japanese shipping giant, leading to a 1.5MW pilot project and a wave and wind hybrid. The post Australian wave energy technology gets backing from Japanese shipping giant appeared first on RenewEconomy.
GreenBiz
JULY 25, 2022
Company announces intention to purchase two luxury cruise ships where onboard hotel operations will be powered by hydrogen fuel.
3BL Media
JULY 10, 2023
Originally published on TriplePundit For many people, when they think about shipping, what might come to mind is taking a package to the post office or receiving something from Amazon. Total end-to-end shipping from Nebraska to Bulgaria can take anywhere from two to three months to execute. For example, the U.S.
ESG Today
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Moller – Maersk and Amazon announced today an agreement for ocean shipping utilizing low to very low GHG emissions biofuels in place of fossil fuels. Moller – Maersk, said: “Amazon’s record of securing sustainable shipping over the years, no matter the business climate, is testament to its contributions to building a better future.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JUNE 13, 2023
Ninety per cent of the harmful emissions came from ships fitted with scrubbers, whose purpose is to clean their exhaust gases. They found that the combined emissions of metals and environmentally hazardous substances is putting the marine environment at risk.
ESG Today
MAY 25, 2023
Nike announced the launch of the H₂ Barge 1, the first-ever hydrogen-powered inland container ship, that will transport the company’s products for Europe between Rotterdam and Nike’s European Logistics Campus (ELC) in Belgium, while producing zero operational CO2 emissions.
ESG Today
OCTOBER 18, 2023
Dry bulk ship owner Berge Bulk announced the launch of its 210,000 Metric Tons Deadweight vessel, Berge Olympus, retrofitted with four BARTech WindWings by Yara Marine Technologies, that use wind power to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Yara’s WindWings, each possessing an aerodynamic span of 37.5 tonnes per day.
ESG Today
JUNE 26, 2023
The new dual-fuel ships, to be built by Yangzijiang Shipbuilding Group, will have capacity of 9,000 containers, and are expected to be delivered in 2026 and 2027. As with all our other vessel orders for the last two years, these ships will be able to run on green methanol.”
ESG Today
OCTOBER 17, 2023
Moller – Maersk aimed at reducing to reduce Inditex’s global greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint from ocean shipping through the use of low carbon fuels. In 2021, the company pledged to transition its ocean freight to zero-carbon shipping by 2040.
ESG Today
MARCH 23, 2023
The agreement will ensure a level playing field and make sure that fuel suppliers, ships and maritime operators will have sufficient time to adapt for the new conditions so the maritime sector will deliver on the climate targets.” The post EU Lawmakers Announce Deal to Decarbonize Maritime Shipping appeared first on ESG Today.
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 21, 2023
The container shipping lines that carry the bulk of global trade are betting on greener technologies, but there are still reasons those wagers could fail. Read the full story from the New York Times.
Energy Central
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
World’s first ammonia-powered container ship, Efforts are on in Norway to build the world’s first ammonia-powered container ship, which is expected to enter service by 2026. Yara Eyde will travel between Oslo, Brevik, Hamburg, and Bremerhaven and is optimized for the commercial corridor between Norway and Europe.
Global Renewable News
NOVEMBER 12, 2023
MW) is now being shipped from the Uddevalla port to Faroe Islands for final stage of commissioning in Vest. Minesto, leading ocean energy developer, today (Nov 9) announces that the Dragon 12 kite (1.2
ESG Today
MAY 24, 2023
According to FedEx, the new tool will enable customers to evaluate and manage the carbon impact of shipping, review shipping history to better understand shipping patterns and environmental impact, and create customized reports to provide carbon footprint data to customers and stakeholders.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
JULY 5, 2023
Understanding when and where ships are entering areas of Arctic sea ice can help better understand the potential impacts of vessel traffic in the region.
GreenBiz
DECEMBER 4, 2019
Subscribe here.How many Amazon packages were rapidly shipped to your home this week thanks to Black Friday and Cyber Monday?For This article is adapted from GreenBiz's newsletter, Transport Weekly, running Tuesdays. For many of us, plenty.
3BL Media
MAY 19, 2022
World’s largest cruise company is first in cruise sector to join research and development center committed to facilitating and accelerating decarbonization of the global shipping industry. DESCRIPTION: Carnival Corporation Joins Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping. SOURCE: Carnival Corporation & plc.
Energy Central
JULY 28, 2023
Nuclear Power for Cargo Ships on Earth and Rockets to Mars BWXT to Provide Nuclear Reactor Engine and Fuel for DARPA Space Project NASA Selects Zeno Power Radioisotope Power System for Lunar Applications Maritime / UK Gen IV Reactor Developer Signs Agreement For Shipping Study Kairos Submits Construction License Application to NRC UK Fusion Company (..)
Energy Central
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
Fertiglobe Ships World’s First ISCC PLUS Certified Renewable Ammonia Fertiglobe, the strategic partnership between ADNOC and OCI Global, announced that it has completed the first shipment of the world’s first internationally recognized renewable ammonia1 with ISCC PLUS (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) certification, (..)
Envirotec Magazine
APRIL 14, 2023
Emissions of sulphur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx) from ships have been limited in ‘emission control areas’, where areas of high shipping activity are in close proximity to coastal regions with high populations, such as northwest Europe and the eastern seaboard of the USA. Image credit: balipadma / Shutterstock.com.
Energy Central
SEPTEMBER 17, 2023
World's first bio methanol ship "Green methanol is our fuel of choice. Three years ago, no container ships were able to sail on green methanol. because it is the only scalable solution that can meet the net-zero (carbon emissions) requirements," Maersk chief executive Vincent Clerc said at the inauguration ceremony.
Environment + Energy Leader
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Ship operators would have to buy credits to cover 100% of their emissions in Europe starting in 2026. The post EU Adds Maritime Shipping to Carbon Market Rules appeared first on Environment + Energy Leader.
Environmental News Bits
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
“Decarbonising the shipping industry: A status report.” link] Abstract: Against the background of an escalating climate crisis, this article provides an overview of the present status of international regulatory efforts addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships.
Science Daily / Earth & Environment
MARCH 8, 2023
Ships are the main modes of transport for global trade as they are efficient and effective. Improving the aerodynamic performance of ship could reduce fuel consumption and improve speed, further improving the economics of shipping.
ESG Today
JULY 7, 2023
Maritime shipping accounts for around 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and are on track to roughly double by 2050 under most economic scenarios. Maritime shipping accounts for around 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and are on track to roughly double by 2050 under most economic scenarios.
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