Decarbonisation Campaign

Maersk supports German climate start-up to accelerate shipping decarbonisation

C1, a climate tech start-up, has raised growth capital from Maersk Growth, the venture capital arm of A.P. Moller – Maersk, in order to accelerate the scaling of their ultra-efficient catalysis, which will enable mass production of green methanol without the usual premium paid for sustainably produced methanol.

According to a statement by C1, besides the ability to function as a carbon-based feedstock for various chemical products, green methanol is the most tangible low-carbon fuel alternative...

https://container-news.com/maersk-supports-german-climate-start-up-to-accelerate-shipping-decarbonisation/

CMA CGM and Port of Shanghai proceed with decarbonisation projects

The CMA CGM Group and Shanghai International Port Group (SIPG) signed a long-term strategic collaboration to develop the mass scale use of ‘cold ironing’ technology, the use of onshore power supply for container ships at the Port of Shanghai.

In late November 2022, the CMA CGM Group and SIPG successfully completed the technical trial of the “cold ironing” facilities of Yangshan Terminal in the Chinese port, which involved the CMA CGM’s 13,982 TEU container vessel APL Fullerton and several other...

https://container-news.com/cma-cgm-and-port-of-shanghai-proceed-with-decarbonisation-projects/

Port of Vancouver tests green fuels and decarbonisation technologies

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, together with partners from across the port community, is testing various low- and zero-emission fuels and technologies at the Port of Vancouver, as part of efforts to phase out all port-related emissions by 2050 in support of the Government of Canada’s goal.

According to Port of Vancouver, through the Low-Emission Technology Initiative, a joint initiative between the port authority and the Province of British Columbia, the port authority and the province...

https://container-news.com/port-of-vancouver-tests-green-fuels-and-decarbonisation-technologies/

Forto and Hapag-Lloyd collaborate to deliver biofuel alternatives

Through a new partnership with Hapag-Lloyd, technology company Forto has launched a biofuel programme for maritime transport customers seeking to make their transport greener.

More specifically, customers booking full container load (FCL) sea freight shipments with Forto can now add the use of advanced biofuel to their bookings, effectively reducing 100% of their transport’s greenhouse gas emissions, according to a statement.

“Making the shift away from the logistics industry’s reliance on fossil...

https://container-news.com/forto-and-hapag-lloyd-collaborate-to-deliver-biofuel-alternatives/

Aqaba Container Terminal launches 20-year decarbonisation plan

Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT), the gateway to the Levant region, has announced its decarbonisation strategy.

Between 2020 and 2030, the terminal aims to reduce its total emissions by 70%. The company’s long-term goal is to reach net zero emissions by 2040.

“The transition to a low-carbon economy in Jordan requires a broad-based collective effort from all industries. At ACT, we are committed to doing our part and creating a clear path forward for Jordan’s logistics and transportation industry to...

https://container-news.com/act-launches-20-year-decarbonisation-plan/

X-Press Feeders to deploy ZeroNorth platform across its entire fleet

X-Press Feeders has agreed to deploy the ZeroNorth platform across its entire fleet of feeder vessels to improve profits and accelerate its decarbonisation process.

Under the terms of the agreement, the ZeroNorth platform and suite of vessel, voyage and Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) optimisation services will be used on more than 100 X-Press Feeders ships.

“The feeder container segment plays an absolutely integral role in global trade, and we are delighted to be able to partner with a...

https://container-news.com/x-press-feeders-to-deploy-zeronorth-platform-across-its-entire-fleet/

Evergreen receives double certification for its greenhouse gas emission inventory

Evergreen has completed a systematic review and calculation of greenhouse gas emission inventories for its business activities in order to implement the company’s environmental protection policy and carbon reduction goals.

The business operations under review included its global operating fleet, office buildings and container terminals in Taiwan.

The research methodology and results were recently certified by the BSI (British Standards Institution) in compliance with ISO14064-1:2018 and the GHG...

https://container-news.com/evergreen-receives-double-certification-for-its-greenhouse-gas-emission-inventory/

NYK participates in US$18 million marine biofuel data project

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) and Astomos Energy participated in a marine biofuel demonstration project initiated by the Global Center for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD).

Biofuels can be used without remodeling the engines and infrastructure of the existing ship, according to a statement. Furthermore, despite the fact that they produce CO2 when burned, biofuels are considered carbon neutral because they are produced from plants and waste cooking oils.

Biofuels are expected to be one of the...

https://container-news.com/nyk-participates-in-us18-million-marine-biofuel-data-project/

K Line builds an electric tugboat powered by battery

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (K LINE) will build through its group company, SEAGATE (SGC), a new electric tugboat that will be powered by a battery.

The new tugboat is equipped with a propulsion system that works with the “Hybrid EV system”. It has an electric motor as the main power source that runs on a large capacity lithium-ion battery charged by a shore charger. In addition, it is equipped with a generator as the auxiliary power source.

Characteristic is the fact that this is the first tugboat that...

https://container-news.com/k-line-builds-an-electric-tugboat-powered-by-battery/

Four companies cooperate to test renewable liquid hydrogen supply chain in Europe

Two energy companies Shell New Energies NL BV and ENGIE, the tank storage provider Vopak and the shipping firm Anthony Veder have signed an agreement to study the feasibility of producing, liquifying and transporting green hydrogen from Portugal to the Netherlands, where it will then be stored and distributed for sale.

The vision of the consortium is to produce hydrogen by electrolysis from renewable energy sources in the industrial zone of the port of Sines in Portugal. Then, it will...

https://container-news.com/four-companies-cooperate-to-test-renewable-liquid-hydrogen-supply-chain-in-europe/

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