X-Press Feeders to launch Baltic-Scandinavia green shipping routes

X-Press Feeders has revealed its intention to pioneer the use of dual-fuel vessels powered by green methanol, establishing environmentally friendly routes to the Scandinavia-Baltic region of northern Europe starting early next year. The maritime shipping company, which operates a fleet of more than 100 vessels, has 14 dual-fuel vessels on order and due for delivery

India must emerge as hub for green shipping: RK Singh

The union minister for new and renewable energy RK Singh on Tuesday that India can become the refuelling destination for green ships run on green hydrogen. Addressing a conference on green hydrogen pilots in India organized by NTPC, the minister said that many green hydrogen pilots are going on in India and across the world.

Green Shipping Challenge encourages countries take action at COP27

Grabbing the most headlines was the Green Shipping Challenge, launched by the US and Norway, creating a platform for around 40 commitments to accelerate ship decarbonisation, with US presidential envoy for climate John Kerry and Norwegian prime minister Jonas Gahr Støre on hand for the launch. The Green Shipping Challenge encourages countries, ports and shipping

Maersk investing hugely on greener fuel

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is causing major disruptions for the industry, with many vessels stuck in ports and freight costs rocketing higher. In the wake of sanctions, shipping giant, Maersk has temporarily suspended its container shipping to and from Russia (except for food, medical and humanitarian supplies). These vessels criss-crossing multiple trade routes around