ICS celebrates centenary ahead of Shaping the Future of Shipping summit
THE INTERNATIONAL Chamber of Shipping will celebrate its centenary next week, ahead of its Shaping the Future of Shipping summit. The ICS was established in 1921. The global body...
Shipping resilient despite congestion, war, fires and crew shortages, but challenges still growing
LARGER vessels, crew shortages, port congestion, challenging decarbonisation targets and the war in Ukraine allow no room for complacency in shipping, according to marine insurer...
Ship charterers publish data revealing the environmental impact of shipping
MAJOR ship charterers and operators have published data disclosing the alignment of their shipping activities with industry’s goal to reduce GHG emissions from international...
MSC adopting biofuel in its ships
MSC announced it is adopting “sustainable biofuel” as a transition fuel in its ocean operations. The ocean carrier said the “MSC Biofuel Solution” is available at “selected world...
Major air-cargo player signs sustainability agreement
CARGOLUX and Bolloré Logistics have signed an agreement for the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in joint operations. The deal covers 800,000 litres of SAF forms part of the...
IMO rejects ICS decarbonisation fund proposal
THE INTERNATIONAL Chamber of Shipping has denounced the International Maritime Organization’s reported rejection of a research and development fund for decarbonisation projects...
Gladstone Ports funds therapy garden for disadvantaged children
GLADSTONE Ports Corporation has announced $20,000 raised by its Port to Park fun run has helped fund the establishment of a therapy garden for disadvantaged children. The Safe...
MSC signs contract to digitalise its fleet
KONGSBERG Digital and MSC have signed a contract for digitalising the ocean carrier’s entire fleet with Kongsberg Digital’s Vessel Insight system. The five-year agreement includes...
New tool to increase transparency of alternative fuel availability
A NEW tool is being developed to help ship operators determine which ports can accommodate alternative fuel vessels, according to the International Chamber of Shipping. The ICS...
NSW Ports staff plant hundreds of trees to mark World Environment Day
STAFF of NSW Ports competed in Conservation Volunteer Australia’s (CVA) annual tree-planting challenge to mark World Environment Day for 2022. The NSW Ports team planted hundreds...
ANL expands Great Barrier Reef recovery program with new coral nursery
ANL is celebrating World Oceans Day today by reinforcing its commitment to protecting the Great Barrier Reef with a new coral nursery and additional support from industry. The...
Containership just-in-time arrivals can lower GHG emissions: report
JUST-in-time (JIT) arrivals allow ships to optimise speed during their voyage to arrive in port when berth, fairway and nautical services are available, according to a new study...
Agricultural exports on track for record year, but may face global trade restrictions
DESPITE input and supply chain disruptions, Australia’s agricultural exports are on track to reach a record $65 billion in value for 2022-23. And, for the second year in a row,...
Shippers concerned by carbon tax ahead of IMO decarbonisation talks
THE GLOBAL Shippers Forum has voiced concern that the International Maritime Organization’s upcoming carbon tax discussions will push freight costs for shippers higher than their...
Port Kembla imports heaviest piece of cargo ever
PORT Kembla has received its heaviest piece of imported cargo on record: a 372-tonne gas turbine which will power Australia’s first dual-fuel natural gas/hydrogen power plant. The...
