Marine

Certification milestone Japanese company NYK Line and group partner Shin Nippon Kaiyosha recently secured third party certification for greenhouse gas savings generated by the ammonia fuelled tugboat Sakigake. The Book and Claim document quantifies emissions avoided during towage services in Yokohama port, converting them into tradable environmental credits. This represents […]

Why this week matters When the Marine Environment Protection Committee convenes in London delegates plan to turn the aspirational 2023 greenhouse gas strategy into binding obligations that start in 2027. The centrepiece is the Net Zero Framework, a package of fuel intensity targets, global pricing, and a revenue fund supporting

A Multi Player Approach Towngas through its joint venture VENEX has signed a strategic agreement with Veolia and SIPG Energy to deliver a complete green methanol value chain. The trio combines production competence, environmental engineering knowhow, and extensive port infrastructure to accelerate low carbon fuel adoption across Chinese maritime corridors.

A Strategic Agreement On six October ministers from Germany and Canada signed a memorandum of understanding that sets in motion the first transcontinental green corridor linking Canadian Atlantic ports with European gateways such as Hamburg and Rotterdam. The agreement marks the inaugural enrollment in the Canadian Green Shipping Corridor Program

A historic turning point The International Maritime Organization will gather in London between 14 and 17 October to confirm the Net Zero Framework, the first global carbon price ever applied to an entire sector. If approved the rules will unlock a predictable pathway toward climate neutral seaborne trade. The framework

Regulation Creates Immediate Commercial Pull FuelEU Maritime enters into force in January 2025 with a two per cent greenhouse gas intensity cut rising to an eighty per cent reduction by 2050. Because compliance is measured well to wake, ships can claim the full climate benefit of biomethane liquefied as bio

Linking compliance and opportunity Software developers 123Carbon from the Netherlands and ZERO44 from Germany have combined their cloud platforms to create a single workspace where ship owners, operators and charterers can track, forecast and allocate greenhouse gas performance. The collaboration arrives as FuelEU Maritime and the European Union Emissions Trading

Call for decisive action Ahead of the upcoming Marine Environment Protection Committee meeting in London, the European Sea Ports Organisation representing almost every major seaport in the Union has encouraged member states of the International Maritime Organization to adopt the Net Zero Framework. A timely endorsement would provide a single

What the Partners Agreed Germany based carrier Hapag Lloyd and DHL Global Forwarding have committed to a three year framework that reserves sustainable marine fuels for container voyages. Under the contract DHL purchases well to wake emission avoidance certificates representing five thousand tons of CO2 equivalent. Hapag Lloyd then schedules

Why the Framework Matters The proposed framework establishes a clear trajectory toward net zero greenhouse gas emissions for ocean transport by or around 2050. Importantly it keeps the IMO as primary regulator, discouraging fragmented regional measures that could complicate trade. With one predictable set of rules shipowners bunker suppliers and

Dedicated capacity for low emission leaders Beginning October third, the Panama Canal Authority will offer one weekly transit reserved exclusively for vessels meeting strict carbon criteria. Ships capable of operating on fuels below seventy five grams CO2 equivalent per megajoule gain a strategic scheduling advantage. Competitive priority scheme Allocation is

A Week of Passionate Discussion Hundreds of industry leaders filled auditoriums across the British capital for London International Shipping Week, yet one topic drowned out every other agenda item. The upcoming vote on the IMO Net Zero Framework dominated panels, corridor conversations and evening receptions alike. Supporters argued that clear

New Funding Announced At the opening of London International Shipping Week the United Kingdom government revealed six hundred ten million dollars for the UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions programme known as UK Shore. Combined with nine hundred fifty two million dollars from industry the initiative exceeds one point four

Understanding the IMO Net Zero Framework The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has taken a significant step toward decarbonizing global shipping. The upcoming Net Zero Framework (NZF), if adopted, will mark a historic addition to MARPOL Annex VI. It is designed to chart a pathway for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from

Setting a New Standard for Marine Sustainability Gold Coast City Marina and Shipyard (GCCM) is showing the marine industry how environmental stewardship can be seamlessly integrated into world-class operations. As one of Australia’s most advanced marine facilities, GCCM has built its reputation not only on technical expertise but also on