Green Shipping

Showcasing environmental initiatives across the supply chain to improve global sustainability

The Switch to deliver DC-Hub and electric PM propulsion machine package to Bergen Tankers

AJOT Newsroom | June 17, 2025 | Green Shipping

Bergen Tankers and Equinor have signed a long-term charter agreement for two oil/chemical tanker newbuilds with an electric propulsion system, which aim to set a new standard for low emissions at the Norwegian Coast.

Smart Freight Centre and PragmaCharge launch electrification program

AJOT Newsroom | June 16, 2025 | Green Shipping

Smart Freight Centre (SFC) is an international non-profit organization focused on reducing the emission impacts of global freight transportation.

Damen and Folla Maritime partner to deliver new hybrid workboat to Nova Sea

AJOT Newsroom | June 16, 2025 | Green Shipping

Damen Shipyards Group and its new partner, Norway’s Folla Maritime Service AS, have signed a contract with leading salmon farming company Nova Sea for the delivery of another hybrid workboat.

Lead EU lawmaker on sustainability laws proposes more cuts

Reuters | June 12, 2025 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping

The European Union should further slash the number of companies subject to its environmental and corporate sustainability rules, the European Parliament member leading negotiations on the policies said on Thursday.

UK to invest 200 million pounds in Acorn carbon capture project in Scotland

Reuters | June 12, 2025 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping

Britain will invest 200 million pounds ($272 million) in the Acorn carbon capture and storage (CCS) project in Scotland, the government said on Thursday, fleshing out details of funding for the technology announced in a spending review on Wednesday.

Energy

AJOT Newsroom | June 12, 2025

New solar energy installation at the East Coasts largest seaport is complete

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT) and the city of Newark today announced the completion of a 7.2 megawatt (MW) solar installation at PNCT.

WinGD secures ammonia engine orders for Trafigura newbuilds

AJOT Newsroom | June 12, 2025 | Green Shipping

Swiss marine power company WinGD is to deliver X-DF-A ammonia-fuelled engine designs for four newbuild medium gas carriers (MGC) to be built by HD Hyundai Mipo for Trafigura, a market leader in the global commodities industry.

Trump administration moves to repeal Biden power plant pollution rules

Reuters | June 12, 2025 | Green Shipping

The announcement, following through on a promise EPA made in March, is a key step in Trump's broader efforts to unwind environmental regulations he views as unnecessary barriers to industrial development and expanded energy production.

Value Maritime welcomes new commercial agent in Türkiye

AJOT Newsroom | June 11, 2025 | Green Shipping

Dutch emission-reduction technology innovator Value Maritime has signed a commercial representation agreement with international marine equipment representative Bulutlu Marine, officially expanding its presence in Türkiye.

EU to susbsidise high volume of greener aviation fuel to boost airline demand

The European Union has offered to subsidise airline purchases of more than 200 million litres of sustainable aviation fuels to encourage carriers to swap kerosene for cleaner alternatives, Reuters calculations show.

Surge in interest for EmissionInsider as EU ETS takes hold

AJOT Newsroom | June 11, 2025 | Green Shipping

Greenhouse gas emissions in the Netherlands surged by 7% in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to preliminary figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM).

AAL Shipping 2024 Sustainability Report highlights the growing importance of ESG measures

AJOT Newsroom | June 10, 2025 | Green Shipping | Maritime

Project carrier AAL Shipping (AAL) has published its Sustainability Report 2024, prepared in line with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards.

Chapman Freeborn agrees to new partnership with 4AIR to mark World Environment Day

AJOT Newsroom | June 09, 2025 | Air Cargo | Charters | Green Shipping

Chapman Freeborn has agreed a new strategic partnership with sustainable aviation specialist 4AIR on World Environment Day as part of its long-term strategy to reduce emissions.

PIL celebrates naming of LNG dual-fuel container vessel in Singapore in conjunction with SG60

AJOT Newsroom | June 06, 2025 | Green Shipping

Pacific International Lines (PIL) marked a significant milestone today with the naming ceremony of its latest 8,200 TEU LNG dual-fuel container vessel, Kota Ocean, at the PSA Terminal in Singapore.

Senate Republicans propose eliminating fuel economy fines for automakers

Reuters | June 06, 2025 | Green Shipping | Trucking

Senate Republicans on Thursday proposed eliminating fines for failures to meet Corporate Average Fuel Economy rules as part of a wide-ranging tax bill - the latest move aimed at making it easier for automakers to build gas-powered vehicles.

US declares Biden fuel economy rules exceeded legal authority

Reuters | June 06, 2025 | Green Shipping | Trucking

The U.S. Transportation Department on Friday declared that fuel economy rules issued under then President Joe Biden exceeded the government's legal authority by including electric vehicles in setting the rules, automaker officials said Monday.

Energy

Stas Margaronis | June 06, 2025

Nor-Shipping 2025: Jiangnan Shipyard plans ammonia and nuclear-powered ships

At the Nor-Shipping conference and exhibition at Lillestrom, Norway this week [June 2-6], Jiangnan shipyard officials said they are planning for next generation zero-emission vessels including ammonia and nuclear-powered vessels.

APM Terminals Pier 400 electrifies fleet with Orange EV and upskills workforce

AJOT Newsroom | June 05, 2025 | Green Shipping

APM Terminals Pier 400 has deployed the largest fleet of electric terminal tractors (ETTs) in the Port of Los Angeles, marking a significant milestone in the terminal’s effort to decarbonize operations while strengthening the skills of the ILWU workforce.

Global Container Terminals launches renewable fuels at GCT Vanterm

This World Environment Day, Global Container Terminals (GCT) proudly celebrates the power of collaboration and climate action with the successful implementation of renewable fuels at GCT Vanterm in Burrard Inlet.