International efforts to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping took a step forward as the IMO's Intersessional Working Group on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (ISWG-GHG 18) concluded its latest round of discussions.

Feb. 18, 2024 – China's inaugural 16,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel container vessel, COSCO SHIPPING Yangpu, was christened at Yangzhou COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry

On January 10th, the " Fuel EU Maritime & Carbon Tax, from Policy, Analysit to Response " seminar was held in Shanghai, co - organized by Shanghai Maritime University, the Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO), China Shipowners' Association, and Maritime China magazine.

On January 9, 2025, a training course on Green Shipping Corridor was held in Shanghai, hosted by Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission and organized by Maritime Technology Cooperation Center in Asia (MTCC Asia).

The CMA CGM Group is building a brand-new zero-emission inland waterway transport solution in Vietnam, featuring a 100% electric barge powered by batteries and a charging infrastructure powered by a new solar farm at the deep-sea terminal of Gemalink

International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has highlighted key items on the IMO agenda for 2025.

At 17:00 on January 1,M/V Haigang Zhiyuan safely berthed alongside the Anni Maersk at Yangshan Deepwater Port’s Guandong Terminal. Over the next ten hours, it will refuel the Anni Maersk with 3,000 tons of methanol fuel.

The introduction of invasive aquatic species to new environments by ships has been identified as a major threat to the world’s oceans and to the conservation of biodiversity.

The maritime industry is at a pivotal moment in its decarbonisation journey. Over the past decade, the sector has transitioned from focusing solely on air pollutants like sulphur oxides to adopting comprehensive strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions

A report by the European Maritime Safety Agency finds potential, but many obstacles

The 3rd GloFouling Partnerships R&D Forum and Exhibition (4-8 November) has shone a spotlight on the harmful impacts of invasive aquatic species–along with innovative ways to halt their spread.

On November 15th, COSCO Shipping Group, Charoen Pokphand Group Co., Ltd. from Thailand, and Fulcrum Group from the United States jointly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on green methanol production. The three parties will further leverage their respective strengths, enhance synergies, and establish a comprehensive partnership.