With shipping responsible for around 2.2 percent of all emissions, there is a great need for more sustainable ships. The good news is that Swedish ship manufacturer Wallenius Marine has unveiled the OceanBird — a state-of-the-art vessel design that will be able to ship large, … [Read more...] about Innovative cargo ship uses wind power to cut emissions by 90%
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Shipping industry to use fertilizer in attempt to run vessels in a greener way
The shipping industry bears an egregious carbon footprint, amounting to nearly 2 percent of total global emissions, about the same as the entire German economy. In its efforts to clean up its act, the industry is preparing to move away from fossil fuels and is exploring using … [Read more...] about Shipping industry to use fertilizer in attempt to run vessels in a greener way
The case for putting speed limits on cargo ships
Should cargo ships start going slower on their journeys across the ocean? This is the question being discussed this week at the UN where officials will hear proposals to cut shipping industry emissions by introducing speed limits. Container ships and other ocean liners in the … [Read more...] about The case for putting speed limits on cargo ships
Scientists use mango tree leaves to prevent ships from rusting
Because seawater contains a significant concentration of dissolved salts and is thus very corrosive to steel, the shipping industry faces a considerable amount of damaging costs due to corrosion. Globally, the corrosion of ships and its prevention costs the industry an estimated … [Read more...] about Scientists use mango tree leaves to prevent ships from rusting
The in’s and out’s of Maersk’s mission to stop emitting carbon by 2050
Maersk — the world's largest container shipping company — has an astonishing goal. By 2050, the company vows to send goods around the world with zero carbon emissions. The environmental logic behind such a promise is straightforward: Shipping contributes substantially to global … [Read more...] about The in’s and out’s of Maersk’s mission to stop emitting carbon by 2050