#maritime-decarbonization
(23 articles)Algeciras Port Leads Mediterranean Decarbonization Training Initiative
The Port of Algeciras has launched the second edition of its Decarbonization Green Corridors MEDPorts Training Course, bringing together 20 international experts to develop strategies for reducing mar
LA Port Hits Record-Low Emissions Per Container in 2025
The Port of Los Angeles reported record-low emissions per container in 2025, demonstrating that major cargo hubs can sustain high throughput while dramatically reducing environmental impact. The port
Maersk Studies Nuclear Container Ships on UK-US Trade Route
A.P. Moller-Maersk, the world's second-largest container carrier by capacity, is partnering with Lloyd's Register and Core Power to evaluate the feasibility of nuclear-powered container ships for rout
Shipping lines bear green transition costs as shippers resist price increases
Major container shipping lines are unilaterally absorbing substantial capital and operational costs associated with transitioning to alternative fuels and lower-emission vessels, according to speakers
World's First Ammonia Bulk Carrier Sets Sail: What It Means
The Mineral Europa has commenced its maiden voyage to Australia as the world's first ammonia-powered dry bulk carrier, representing a watershed moment for sustainable deep-sea shipping. This 210,000-t
DSV claims 12,000 mtCO2e cuts via CMA CGM biofuel service
DSV is leveraging CMA CGM's biofuel bunkering service to claim approximately 12,000 mtCO2e of Scope 3 emissions reductions from its ocean freight operations. The arrangement uses a book-and-claim mech
Spanish Shipper Deploys First LNG Car Carrier Fleet
Suardiaz Group has taken delivery of the RS Atlantico, marking a significant milestone as Spain's first shipping company to operate LNG-powered vessels in the car carrier segment. The 5,500-capacity P
Ethanol Gains Ground as Viable Alternative Fuel for Deep-Sea Shipping
New research from the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping positions ethanol as a practical near-term decarbonization pathway for portions of the global merchant fleet. The study, co
DP World Deploys First Methanol Dual-Fuel Feeder Vessel
DP World Shipping Solutions has introduced its first methanol dual-fuel feeder vessel, marking a significant step toward reducing emissions in shortsea shipping operations. The deployment reflects gro
Maersk & MOL Pursue Multi-Fuel Strategy for Maritime Decarbonization
Maersk and Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), two of the world's largest ocean carriers, are doubling down on a **multi-fuel strategy** to navigate the maritime industry's energy transition. Rather than betti
IMO Delays 2030 Clean-Fuel Target, Pressuring Shipping Decarbonization
The International Maritime Organization's (IMO) delay in finalizing clean-fuel mandates threatens the shipping industry's 2030 decarbonization targets. This regulatory postponement creates uncertainty
TMS TACCC 2026 Charts Path for Global Maritime Decarbonization
The TMS TACCC 2026 conference represents a pivotal gathering for the maritime industry to address the next phase of transport decarbonization at a global scale. This event signals the shipping sector'
ESL Shipping Completes Green Coaster Fleet with Luxomar Delivery
ESL Shipping has completed deployment of its Green Coaster Fleet with the final vessel delivery, marking a significant milestone in the company's commitment to sustainable maritime operations. This co
Alternative Fuel Ship Orders Stall Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
The maritime shipping industry is experiencing a pullback in alternative-fuel vessel orders as regulatory uncertainty dampens investment momentum. Ship owners are hesitant to commit capital to new tec
DP World Launches First Methanol Dual-Fuel Vessel
DP World has christened its first methanol dual-fuel vessel, named 'DP World London,' marking a significant milestone in the container shipping industry's transition toward lower-carbon maritime opera
DP World Launches First Methanol Dual-Fuel Vessel
DP World's Shipping Solutions has commissioned its first methanol dual-fuel vessel, representing a tangible milestone in the maritime industry's shift toward alternative fuels and emissions reduction.
DP World Launches First Methanol Dual-Fuel Vessel for Cleaner Trade
DP World Shipping Solutions has named its first methanol dual-fuel vessel, marking a significant milestone in the maritime industry's shift toward lower-emission shipping solutions. This development r
NGOs Urge IMO Focus on Net Zero Amid Policy Distractions
Non-governmental organizations are publicly calling on International Maritime Organization (IMO) member states to maintain focus on achieving net-zero emissions targets rather than pursuing what they
IMO Net-Zero Framework Debate Heats Up as LNG Leads Fuel Shift
The maritime sector is experiencing accelerated momentum toward alternative fuels, with liquified natural gas (LNG) emerging as the industry's preferred transitional solution. However, this green shif
TMS TACCC 2026 Charts Course for Net-Zero Maritime Transport
The TMS TACCC 2026 conference will serve as a major industry convening focused on accelerating the net-zero transition in transport and supply chain operations. This initiative reflects growing regula
Bahri Orders LNG-Powered RoCon Vessels With Fleet Expansion Option
Saudi Arabia's Bahri, a leading global shipping operator, has placed an order for a pair of dual-fuel LNG-powered roll-on roll-off container (RoCon) vessels with an option to acquire two additional un
US Tests Nuclear Power for Ships at Long Beach Port
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration has announced the first formal agreement to test small modular reactors (SMRs) at the Port of Long Beach, the nation's busiest container
Grimaldi's 12th Ammonia-Ready Car Carrier Signals Fleet Modernization
Grimaldi Group has reached a significant milestone by taking delivery of its 12th ammonia-ready car carrier vessel, the Grande Oriente. This expansion reflects the automotive shipping industry's commi