ABS and AAPA report on American ports’ decarbonization

Responding to report findings, AAPA has issued several recommendations for policymakers and relevant stakeholders to help create a level playing field and expedite decarbonization activities for ports. While most American ports have decarbonization plans in place, a new report from ABS and the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) shows there are significant challenges to

Decarbonization is more than a story of CO2 emissions

 The Energy Transition at Sea is a once in a generation opportunity for shipping and governments around the world to revitalize national maritime strategies and build the infrastructure and assets we will need to achieve net zero. That’s the view of ABS Chairman and Chief Executive Christopher J. Wiernicki who is highlighting how maritime decarbonization

China exceeds India as largest importer of Russian crude

China has become the largest importer of Russian seaborne crude, surpassing India, due to India’s slowdown in imports amidst sanctions and rising price. China has surpassed India as the primary importer of Russian crude oil via sea routes, with China importing 1.82 million barrels per day (bpd) in March compared to India’s 1.36 million bpd.

World’s largest car carriers ordered with MAN Energy Solutions

Chinese yard, Guangzhou Shipbuilding International (GSI), has received an order for 4 × MAN B&W 8S60ME-GI engines in connection with the building of 4 × 10,800 CEU Pure Car and Truck Carriers (PCTCs) for South Korean shipping owner, HMM Co. Ltd.. CSIC Diesel Engine Co. Ltd (CSE) will build the Mk10.5 dual-fuel -GI (-Gas Injection)

SHM Shipcare & ONGC initiate a new era in Indian oil & gas industry

SHM Shipcare, a pioneering force in India’s shipbuilding, maritime, and offshore sector and a renowned provider of life-saving services worldwide, unveiled a ground-breaking innovation, signalling the dawn of “Wings-to-Waves” transformation within the nation’s vital oil and gas industry. The company proudly launched the first of its kind Fast Crew Boat Sea Stallion-I, a 42-meter vessel

Singapore aims 1 mln tons of low-carbon methanol bunker supply

Singapore has the potential to supply over 1 million metric tons of low-carbon methanol annually by 2030 to meet rising demand for alternative bunker fuel, a Singapore minister said. Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) late last year started seeking proposals from companies to supply methanol as a marine bunker fuel at Singapore from 2025.

PaxOcean to build first electric vessels for CSA

The Kuok Maritime Group-led Coastal Sustainability Alliance (CSA) has announced the start of construction of the first fully electric PXO tug and supply boat by PaxOcean Group. These zero-emissions vessels are among the first and largest local electric harbour craft designed for operation in Singapore’s coastal waters. They are targeted for deployment in 2025, ahead

Vitesco Technologies and DHL enter into strategic partnership

Vitesco Technologies focuses on maximum sustainability, resilience and efficiency in logistics. Key to this is a new strategic partnership with DHL Supply Chain as a Lead Logistics Partner (LLP). As of March 2024, the logistics flows of Vitesco Technologies’ twelve European locations will be centrally managed by DHL through the LLP Center of Excellence in

Researchers design catalyst that turns CO2 into green fuel

The University of Nottingham worked with an international team of researchers to develop a new form of carbon nitride AN INTERNATIONAL research team has developed a copper-based material that can turn CO2 into methanol using sunlight. Researchers from the University of Nottingham’s School of Chemistry joined forces with the University of Birmingham, and universities in

Adani will invest Rs 2.3 trn in renewable energy

Adani Group will invest about Rs 2.3 trillion through 2030 in India’s most ambitious renewable energy expansion and solar and wind manufacturing capacity addition ever as it shrugs off a short-seller attack to pursue its trademark rapid growth plans. Adani Green Energy Ltd, India’s largest renewable energy company, will invest about Rs 1.5 trillion in