Shipping
Decarbonization, Bunkering, Sea Freight

Sea creatures are getting killed by ships
The maritime industry is becoming increasingly environmentally cautious as seen by the drive of decarbonization, sulfur cap 2020 and the emergence of green shipping. However,

Post-pandemic world brings new risks to maritime industry
While the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in few direct claims for the marine insurance sector, the subsequent impact on crew welfare and the boom in shipping

CMA CGM, PSA collaborate on new digital solutions to reduce carbon emission
CMA CGM and PSA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on May 11 to jointly create and implement sustainable solutions relating to CMA CGM’s

Environmental groups urge shipping industry to commit to zero-emissions fleets
On May 23, the Ship It Zero coalition sent an open letter to shipping companies, including CMA CGM Group, A.P.

Malaysian Bulk Carriers sees cautious outlook ahead
Cautiously optimistic, poised to meet the challenging economic threats.

Cargo fires onboard vessels a burning issue
During the past year, fires on board the roll-on roll-off (ro-ro) car carrier Felicity Ace and the container ship X-Press

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine impacts shipping safety, insurance
According to marine insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty SE’s (AGCS) Safety & Shipping Review 2022, the shipping industry has

Contracts for Difference can incentivize zero-emission fuel investments, accelerate shipping’s decarbonization transition
Zero-emission fuels and vessels must start being deployed at scale over the next decade to achieve full decarbonization of the shipping sector by 2050. By

Investigation reveals UAE as source of bunker fuel contamination in Singapore Port
The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) was notified on March 14 that a number of ships had been supplied with High Sulphur Fuel


India to lead Asia’s LNG regasification projects through 2026, finds GlobalData
Asia is expected to lead the LNG regasification projects starts among the regions globally from 2022 to 2026. India is anticipated to be one of

CMA CGM makes inroad in Vietnam’s barge sector



MISC commits to achieving net-zero GHG emissions by 2050

U.S. bans Russia-linked ships from ports

Activists call for Seattle-Busan green shipping corridor

MOL, Trafigura to establish biodiesel fuel supply system

Rule of law: Shipping and global trade in age of disruption
By Philip Teoh, partner and head of the Shipping, International Trade, Insurance Practice at Azmi & Associates, one of Malaysia’s largest law firms. He is also

MOL finishes concept study of ammonia/liquefied CO2 carrier
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) on March 31 announced the completion of a concept study on an ammonia/liquefied CO2 carrier to flexibly meet future demand for transport

MOL completes Japan’s first sea trail of large ferry using renewable diesel fuel
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), Euglena and MOL Ferry on March 29 announced the completion of a sea trial of the MOL Ferry’s Sunflower Shiretoko using

Container shipping cartel: Heist of the century?
By Dado Tafra, MBA Ninety percent of everything we own most likely came to us or to the nearest store in a container. From the

IMO fails on Arctic black carbon, lives up to reputation for climate inaction, say NGOs
A week that opened with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres lambasting governments and industry for their climate inaction, and the IPCC’s Climate Mitigation report criticizing the

Maritime players assess Australia-East Asia iron ore green corridor
A consortium, led by the Global Maritime Forum and consisting of BHP, Rio Tinto, Oldendorff Carriers and Star Bulk Carriers Corp., have April 6 signed

EU bans Russian vessels from ports
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on April 5 said in a statement that further sanctions will be imposed on Russia for

Global Chartering joins Sea Cargo Charter to promote shipping decarbonization
Global Chartering, a joint venture between ArcelorMittal and DryLog, is the latest company to join the pioneering framework for measuring and reporting the climate impact

Hanjin collapse offers lessons to current South Korean shipping industry

Greenpeace confronts Russian LNG tanker arriving into France

New joint project to measure methane emission from LNG ships

ITF wants Maersk to treat tug workers fairly

Global shipping industry helps decarbonize shipping in developing countries

The Philippines braces as son of ousted dictator ascends to presidency
Ongoing protests against Marcos Jr.

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