On 25th September, the world celebrated International Maritime Day, a moment to reflect on the backbone of global trade: the shipping industry. This year, the focus goes beyond acknowledging the industry’s role; it’s about recognizing the urgent call to reduce carbon emissions. At the heart of this transition are the IMO 2030 targets, which aim…
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Sustainability in container shipping industry : Emerging alternative fuels
The container shipping industry is a significant contributor to global carbon emissions. Diesel-powered freighter ships are responsible for moving around 90% of the global cargo. This surely explains how the international economy is reliant on the use of carbon-emitting vessels. Moreover, most container ships use sludgy bunker fuel which further increases carbon emissions. Every year,…