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New research reveals financiers’ beliefs on shipping’s green transition 

December 1, 2023

Category: Shipping

A new research paper published in Journal of Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions by researchers from the UCL Energy Institute explores the role ship financiers can play in shipping’s transition to zero emission fuels. Using a novel theoretical framework which […]


FTA awards $110.6M federal grant to Wisconsin BRT project

November 22, 2023

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently awarded Madison, Wisc., a $110.6 million Capital Investment Grants program construction grant for the $194.3 million East-West Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. The project will create a 15-mile route running from the west side […]


Europe to clamp down on ship discharges

November 17, 2023

Ships in European Union seas could face significant fines not only for oil spills, but also for sewage and garbage discharge, transport and tourism committee MEPs said yesterday. On Thursday, the committee voted to update EU rules on preventing pollution […]


Shipping

More container ships could be held up if Red Sea tensions escalate

December 5, 2023

Via: Container News

Any intensification of ship attacks in the Red Sea could tie up 30% of the boxship fleet as more vessels will need to be rerouted, according to Linerlytica’s latest report today (5 December). On 3 December, Number 9, a boxship […]


Shipping

DHL Express unveils leadership changes in Europe and the Americas

December 5, 2023

Via: Container News

DHL Express has announced leadership changes, appointing new regional CEOs for Europe and the Americas. Mike Parra, the current CEO for the Americas, is set to assume the position of CEO for DHL Express Europe. Simultaneously, Andrew Williams, the current […]


Impact & Regulations

U.S. Department of Transportation announces $220M investment in ferry system

December 4, 2023

Via: Transportation Today

On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced more than $220 million in grants to modernize American ferry systems. Part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure law, the program focuses on expanding ferry service in rural communities, helping […]


Vehicles

Fresh thinking about the electric grid holds possibilities  

December 1, 2023

Via: FreightWaves

It is easy to simply state a problem and offer no solutions. For example, where are we going to get the electricity to power the transition to electric heavy-duty trucks? One potential answer is to look at the electric grid […]


Impact & Regulations

Shipping CEOs join forces to accelerate shipping industry decarbonization

December 1, 2023

Via: Container News

The Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of major global shipping lines have issued a joint declaration at COP 28 calling for an end date for fossil-only powered newbuilds and urging the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to create the regulatory conditions to […]


Shipping

Dry Bulk Market: China’s Support of the Economy Is Adding Momentum in the Shipping Market as Well

December 1, 2023

Via: Hellenic Shipping News

The dry bulk market has risen to its highest level in 18 months, with many market delegates stating that China’s efforts to rejuvenate the country’s economy and more specifically its real estate sector, is providing an important boost to the […]