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‘Investments, partnerships needed’ to reduce carbon in shipping
Industry leaders have been told achieving environmental targets in ocean freight shipping requires major efforts and investments. The reminder came during the annual Xeneta Summit taking place in Amsterdam, which sees key industry figures come together to discuss the major issues facing ocean freight shipping. Rolf Habben Jansen, Chief Executive of Hapag Lloyd – one…
Bold global action needed to decarbonize shipping and ensure a just transition: UNCTAD report
The Review of Maritime Transport 2023 urges swift action and system-wide collaboration to decarbonize maritime transport amid growing carbon emissions and regulatory uncertainty. UNCTAD has called for a “just and equitable transition” to a decarbonized shipping industry in its Review of Maritime Transport 2023 launched ahead of World Maritime Day (28 September). The agency highlights…