What are the shipping industry trends to look out for in 2024?
Jan 02, 2024 Richard Johnson-Brown, marine and shipping partner at Keystone Law The EU’s Emission’s Trading System for shipping, the resurgence of piracy, and electronic trade documentation are all trends to keep a watchful eye on in the new year according to Keystone Law. Richard Johnson-Brown, marine and shipping partner at Keystone Law | Jan […]
Maersk extends Red Sea transit pause
Maersk announced it will extend a 48 hour pause to transits through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden until further notice following the attack on one of its ships over the weekend. Gary Howard | Jan 02, 2024 “An investigation into the incident is ongoing and we will continue to pause all cargo movement through […]
Porto Itapoá will be the first port in Brazil to include carbon credits in its operations
Projects and initiatives reinforce the terminal’s leadership in environmental issues, collecting awards and certifications in the field Porto Itapoá will be the first port in Brazil to include carbon credits in its operations Porto Itapoá has stood out in the business scene, showcasing its commitment to energy transition. An important initiative launched by the company […]
A Golden Age Is Emerging for Green Energy
As digital technology becomes ever more complex and widespread, it draws a lot of power. Fortunately, new technologies are making clean electricity production cheaper than ever before. Renewable energy, batteries and multi-directional grids will be the future of energy. BY STEVE WESTLY JANUARY 01, 2024 We live in a world of search engines, video games and e-commerce. Every […]
New Technologies and Responsible Management Can Solve California’s Water Crisis
JANUARY 02, 2024 Despite historic rainfalls last winter, California could be back into drought conditions before we know it. If we are not careful, we could end up like South Africa. In 2018, Cape Town’s reservoirs were dangerously low. Although authorities severely limited water usage, the city barely avoided “Day Zero.” This would have meant […]
Shipping starts shelling out for EU Allowances
Shipping starts shelling out for EU Allowances January 2, 2024 Piet Sinke / Maasmond Maritime The largest regional green regulations in the history of shipping came into effect yesterday with the industry included in the European Union’s emissions trading system ( EUETS), a market-based measure that sets a cap on allowed emissions. From yesterday, vessels […]
Maersk Broker to rebrand as MB Shipbrokers in management buyout.
January 1, 2024 Maersk Broker has completed a management and employee buyout from its long-standing owners, the Mc-Kinney Møller family. The Copenhagen-based ship brokerage, established in 1914, will continue to operate under its new name, MB Shipbrokers. “The change of ownership is based on a common ambition of the seller and the buyer to preserve […]