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IMO’s Historic Net-Zero Framework Ushers in a New Era for Global Shipping

19-May-2025

Every day, tens of thousands of ships traverse the world’s oceans, moving nearly 90% of global cargo—everything from grain and electronics to vehicles and fuel.

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IMO’s Upcoming Net-Zero Framework Adds Complexity to Maritime Decarbonization

07-May-2025

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is set to launch its Net-Zero Framework in 2027, pending adoption in 2025, but early details reveal a complex regulatory

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Shipping Industry Faces Uncertainty on Who Will Pay for Green Fuel Transition

22-April-2025

The international shipping industry is making strides in cutting greenhouse gas emissions, but the challenge of financing the switch to cleaner fuels remains unresolved. Speaking

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New Study Suggests Scrubbers with HFO May Rival or Outperform Low-Sulfur Fuels

08-April-2025

A recent study challenges the prevailing view on marine scrubbers, suggesting that using heavy fuel oil (HFO) with scrubbers may be environmentally comparable—or even superior—to

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The Future of Bunker Fuel: Industry Experts Weigh In

25-March-2025

A recent survey by Splash and Inmarsat reveals that over 53% of respondents believe traditional bunker fuel will still power most of the global merchant

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Shipping Industry Pushes for Limits on Crop-Based Biofuels

25-February-2025

Major shipping companies, including Hapag-Lloyd, are urging the IMO to ban unsustainable biofuels like palm and soy oil. They argue these fuels worsen emissions when

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President Trump Intensifies Focus on Maritime Sanctions Compliance

10-February-2025

In February 2025, during a conference in New York, delegates were cautioned about the U.S. Department of Justice’s rigorous enforcement of maritime sanctions, highlighting the

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Singapore Sets New Record in Bunker Sales and Advances Alternative Fuels

27-January-2025

Singapore reached a new milestone in 2024, with total bunker sales hitting 54.92 million tonnes, a 6% increase from the previous year. The rise was

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Maritime Industry Pushes for Decarbonization with Alternative Fuels

14-January-2025

Shipowners demonstrated their commitment to lower emissions in 2024 by ordering 600 alternative-fuel-capable vessels, increasing the orderbook to 1,737 ships. Combined with the in-service fleet,

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A Record Year for Shipyards: Newbuilding Orders Surge in 2024

17-December-2024

Shipyards have experienced a remarkable year, with newbuilding orders reaching levels not seen since 2007. The surge in demand has driven nominal prices close to

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Methanol in Maritime: ISO Launches Comprehensive Fuel Standard

21-November-2024

The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released ISO 6583:2024, a groundbreaking standard for methanol as a marine fuel. This first edition aims to provide

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Challenges Ahead: How Maritime Trade Adapts to New Realities

05-November-2024

The maritime trade landscape is shifting rapidly due to rising global tensions and economic uncertainty. Geopolitical conflicts, particularly in Eastern Europe, have disrupted traditional shipping