African countries have mapped out practical measures to advance the green transition of shipping on the continent, focusing on maritime governance, infrastructure development and job creation.
Japanese shipping company Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K Line) has signed an agreement with compatriot academic institution Rikkyo Educational Corporation on a research project that aims to develop an onboard CO2 capturing system.
Japan Marine United Corporation (JMU), one of the biggest shipbuilding players in Japan, has handed over the 181,000 dwt bulk carrier Sakura Queen to compatriot maritime transport company Green Spanker Shipping. As disclosed, Sakura Queen was delivered during a ceremony held on February 20, 2025, at
Cargill Ocean Transportation, part of American agricultural products giant Cargill, and Singapore-based tanker shipping company Hafnia have decided to create Seascale Energy “to accelerate the transformation of marine fuel procurement services”.
For Europe to meet its decarbonization objectives, a ‘robust’ supply chain for renewable and low-carbon fuels must be built on the continent, Clean Maritime Fuels Platform, an industry initiative that aims to improve communication between the shipping sector and fuel producers, has shared. As explai
Kota Ebony, a newbuild 14,000 TEU LNG dual-fuel containership, has been delivered to Singapore-based shipping company Pacific International Lines (PIL).
At the start of 2025, Finland’s Port of Helsinki achieved the target of making its own operations carbon neutral but continues efforts to reduce the total emissions generated in the port area.
Gasum has delivered bio-LNG to two tugboats operated by Norwegian energy major Equinor as part of their ongoing collaboration toward increasing the use of bio-LNG.
Lloyd’s Register Foundation and the World Economic Forum have partnered to accelerate the transition to nature and people-positive ports.
Following its French counterpart CMA CGM, Swiss shipping and logistics giant MSC has also decided to invest in the development of a container terminal at Nador West Med port in Morocco.
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) sub-committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) has adopted draft interim generic guidelines for training seafarers working on ships powered by alternative fuels and new technologies. As disclosed, the draft guidelines are set to be sub
Ghana initiated work to develop a national action plan (NAP) to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping.
South Korean Ministry of Ocean and Fisheries (MOF) has revised its operational guidelines for the eco-friendly ship and equipment certification system to include new certification standards for environmentally forward vessel equipment. As disclosed, the new standard will be effective starting Februa
Green shipping corridors could benefit from a global fuel standard (GFS) and regional policies, however, additional support would be needed to drive early adoption, a new report found. Under current and prospective policies from the International Maritime Organization (IMO), the European Union, and
