International Maritime Organization
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American Shipper
Shipping decarbonization hinges on owners of cargo, not ships
Momentum builds for decarbonization of ocean shipping but it’s far from a done deal.
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American Shipper
Massive R&D needed to decarbonize deep-sea shipping beyond 2050
Oceangoing vessels challenge scale of newly introduced carbon-free power technologies for short-sea shipping and ferries, World Shipping Council CEO John Butler tells U.S. lawmakers.
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American Shipper
Maritime History Notes: Hazards of the sea
Cargo on board a ship has frequently been the cause of damage or total loss.
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American Shipper
Shipping unveils blueprint for collecting future carbon tax
As carbon tax on ocean shipping appears more likely, industry lays groundwork for future collection.
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American Shipper
Analyst: Fuel costs set to double, box lines rush for scrubbers
Shipyards are facing a scrubber stampede as container lines seek to sidestep paying for low-sulfur IMO 2020 bunkers beginning on Jan. 1.
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American Shipper
US Senate hearing plays down IMO 2020 impact
U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, says many analysts believe the impacts of IMO 2020 will be less than what was projected just a year ago.
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American Shipper
Could Europe unilaterally regulate shipping carbon emissions?
The EU is pushing to bring carbon pricing to shipping, but there are a lot more questions than answers.
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Fuel
What to know about the IMO’s new emissions standards
Kayla Matthews writes about the changes coming to the shipping and logistics industry as IMO 2020 takes effect in less than six weeks.
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American Shipper
Maritime industry confronts boatload of environmental challenges
WISTA International members take on IMO 2020, alternative fuels and pollution-reduction enforcement at annual meeting.
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American Shipper
Insurers call for action to prevent container ship fires
Containerships should be designed with "fire compartments" to prevent the spread of shipboard fires say marine insurers.
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