Decarbonisation Campaign

EMSA drone to monitor vessel emissions in the Strait of Gibraltar area

The Spanish Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda will monitor sulfur and nitrogen emissions from ships using the European Maritime Safety Agency’s (EMSA) remotely piloted aircraft operating in the Strait of Gibraltar area.

The initiative builds on experience gained during a similar operation in which the aircraft’s special detector capabilities were used to monitor emissions.

In addition to checking the compliance of passing ships with pollutants, flights can also be directed to...

https://container-news.com/emsa-drone-to-monitor-vessel-emissions-in-the-strait-of-gibraltar-area/

Sustainable Shipping Initiative joins Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center

The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) and Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (the Center) formalised their collaboration by signing a Knowledge Partnership Agreement.

Therefore, the two parties are now committed to a long-term strategic partnership to accelerate the maritime industry’s decarbonisation efforts.

SSI is a multi-stakeholder initiative that brings together organisations across the maritime ecosystem to advance environmental, social and socio-economic...

https://container-news.com/sustainable-shipping-initiative-joins-maersk-mc-kinney-moller-center/

90 Unifeeder vessels to adopt ZeroNorth’s technology

The Danish logistics company Unifeeder has chosen its compatriot technology firm ZeroNorth for full suite of optimisation services.

The two parties signed a three-year agreement, which will see Unifeeder implement the full suite of services included in ZeroNorth’s platform, as well as ClearLynx’s bunker solution, as part of the company’s decarbonisation process.

The partnership is expected to give Unifeeder’s fleet full transparency over voyage planning, access to industry-leading voyage...

https://container-news.com/90-unifeeder-vessels-to-adopt-zeronorths-technology/

Hapag-Lloyd to use advanced biofuel for DHL shipments

Hapag-Lloyd will use advanced biofuels for the transport of DHL shipments after the signing of an agreement between DHL Global Forwarding and the German box carrier.

Hapag-Lloyd will ship 18,000 TEU of DHL’s volume using advanced biofuels, an action that will have an impact on reducing 14,000 tonnes of Well-to-Wake CO2 emissions, which are all direct emissions from vessel operation including upstream emissions.

“The decarbonisation of heavy transport is an important challenge that the entire...

https://container-news.com/hapag-lloyd-to-use-advanced-biofuel-for-dhl-shipments/

Shell to build largest renewable hydrogen plant in Europe

Shell Nederland and Shell Overseas Investments, subsidiaries of Shell, will build Holland Hydrogen I, which is expected to be the largest renewable hydrogen plant in Europe, once operational in 2025.

The 200 MW electrolyser will be built on the Tweede Maasvlakte in the port of Rotterdam and will produce up to 60,000 kg of renewable hydrogen per day.

Renewable energy for the electrolyser will come from the Hollandse Kust (noord) offshore wind farm, which is partly owned by Shell.

The produced...

https://container-news.com/shell-to-build-largest-renewable-hydrogen-plant-in-europe/

CMA CGM and ENGIE to invest in second generation biomethane

CMA CGM Group and ENGIE plan to co-invest in the Salamander project, the first industrial and commercial unit for the production of second generation biomethane.

The two parties aim to produce up to 200,000 tonnes of renewable gas per year worldwide by 2028 to meet the needs of CMA CGM and the shipping industry.

The area, majority owned by ENGIE and the CMA CGM Group, is considered to be in Le Havre, with the support of the Havre Seine Métropole urban community via the investment program “Le...

https://container-news.com/cma-cgm-and-engie-to-invest-in-second-generation-biomethane/

Only 35% of major shipping companies have made IMO or net zero 2050 decarbonisation pledge: MMMCZS analysis

According to a new study looking at the commitment of leading shipping companies tο decarbonisation, only 35% have set and communicated a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

The assessment, conducted by the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS), is based on the green shipping ambitions of the largest shipping companies, by owned tonnage. Tankers, bulk, container and RORO/car carriers are the types examined because they are responsible for 70% of global maritime...

https://container-news.com/only-35-of-major-shipping-companies-have-made-imo-or-net-zero-2050-decarbonisation-pledge-mmmczs-analysis/

Shipping decarbonisation would add just 8 cents to a pair of Nikes, says new study

Ships that use renewable hydrogen as fuel will lead to almost zero increases in final consumer prices, according to a new study.

For example, on the cost of decarbonising European shipping, running all-green hydrogen-based ships (e-fuels) would add less than US$0.10 to the price of a pair of trainers and up to US$8,4 for a refrigerator.

The analysis of shipments from Shenzhen in China to Europe disproves the shipping industry’s argument that ambitious “green” measures will be prohibitively...

https://container-news.com/shipping-decarbonisation-would-add-just-8-cents-to-a-pair-of-nikes-says-new-study/

CMA CGM and MPA Singapore sign collaboration agreement

CMA CGM Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to jointly develop capabilities and solutions across maritime decarbonisation, digitalisation, and innovation.

The two parties aim to create a workforce that will have the training and skills required in the future. To accelerate maritime decarbonisation, the two sides will explore the use of zero and low-carbon marine fuels, such as e-methanol, e-methane, and biofuels for...

https://container-news.com/cma-cgm-and-mpa-singapore-sign-collaboration-agreement/

Long Beach City Council approves resolution towards zero-emissions shipping

The Long Beach City Council unanimously approved the Ship It Zero Resolution 6-0. This resolution unites the ports of San Pedro Bay in their commitment to zero-emission ocean shipping by 2030.

It also calls on the port of Long Beach to create “greener” international maritime corridors, building the recently announced corridor from Shanghai to Los Angeles and Long Beach.

“As a hub for international trade, Long Beach and its residents face significant impacts from cargo ship pollutants,” said Al...

https://container-news.com/long-beach-city-council-approves-resolution-towards-zero-emissions-shipping/

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