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Three pathways to decarbonization of shipping

April 16, 2020

Via: Offshore Energy

The US-based classification society just released the 2020 Setting the Course to Low-Carbon Shipping — Pathways to Sustainable Shipping outlook, which maps out the path toward decarbonization goals of the global fleet. The three fuel pathways are: (i) light gas, […]


Shipping

Shipping’s Big Bang Sends Two Global Industries Spinning

January 14, 2020

Via: Transport Topics

Starting Jan. 1, the vast majority of the world’s ships were forced to change the fuel they use. Some big winners — and potential losers — are starting to emerge from what was a historic switch for the world’s oil […]


Vehicles

Smart car technologies save drivers $6.2 billion on fuel costs each year

November 21, 2018

Via: ScienceDaily

“That’s not insignificant,” said Yeganeh Hayeri, an assistant professor at Stevens whose work lies at the intersection of civil and environmental engineering and public policy. “That translates to between $60 and $266 in the pocket of car owners every year, […]


Shipping

MethaShip: Renewable Methanol Is ‘Fuel with a Future’

October 22, 2018

Via: World Maritime News

The MethaShip partners found that methanol can offer a dramatic improvement in emissions reduction across multiple ship types once the IMO has established the statutory framework conditions necessary for an industry-wide reduction of CO2 emissions. “The whole shipping sector is […]


Shipping

Maersk’s Fuel Costs Set to Rise by USD 2 Bn from 2020 Sulphur Cap

August 30, 2018

Via: World Maritime News

Simon Bergulf, director for regulatory affairs at A.P. Moller-Maersk A/S, told Bloomberg that the issues stemming from the new regulations have almost created a perfect storm, taking into account the expected tight availability of compliant fuels and required investments in […]


Shipping

Venta Maersk Starts Historic Arctic Voyage Using Ultra-Low Sulphur Fuel

August 23, 2018

Via: World Maritime News

Maersk’s ice-class ship Venta Maersk departed Vladivostok earlier today heading for the Northern Sea Route, becoming the world’s first containership to venture through the route. The 3,600 TEU ship is heading toward Vostochniy Port, where it is expected to call […]


Vehicles

Uber Freight Introduces Discount Program for Fuel, Parts, Trucks

March 21, 2018

Via: Transport Topics

Uber Freight has introduced a discount program that provides savings on fuel, parts and even new and used truck purchases to carriers using its load-matching mobile app. Offers available through the Uber Freight Plus program include a fuel card provided […]