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Carriers are already using vessels that run on green fuels, but these are still scarce & more expensive than fossil fuels. Global climate regulations are crucial to make green fuels viable & to boost investment in their production in order to reach #NetZero2050 🌱🚢 We have put forward a #GreenBalanceMechanism proposal to support this & our members are ready! #giveusachancetochange✅ Listen to CEOs of our members to understand their commitment & investments for decarbonisation. Shmulick Yoskovitz, CEO of X-Press Feeders. Rolf Habben Jansen, CEO of Hapag-Lloyd AG. K. H. Wu, CEO of EVERGREEN LINE. Rodolphe SAADE, CEO & Chairman of CMA CGM. Read more about the Green Balance Mechanism 👉 https://lnkd.in/e4q4W9Sd

🌿 🇺🇳The International Maritime Organization is on the cusp of striking the world’s first global carbon pricing deal for any industry. “If that happens, it’ll be a major milestone for climate policy and a turning point for shipping,” said WSC’s CEO Joe Kramek. 🚢 To succeed, the measure must help bridge the price gap between fossil fuels and cleaner alternatives, including zero and near-zero (ZNZ) fuels. That’s essential to drive investment in green energy and fuel supply, and to build the economies of scale needed to reduce cost over time. However, key elements of the agreement remain to be resolved – which will determine how effective the agreement will be in delivering a regulatory regime that enables an energy transition in the global fleet. 🤝 WSC has been working with Singapore and other IMO member states to build consensus around a global proposal capable of driving decarbonisation in shipping. In the photo: WSC’s Bryan Wood-Thomas, Wei Jun Mun and James Corbett. #MEPC83 Read the full statement here: https://lnkd.in/e_-GGpvR

🚢 This year, our member Hapag-Lloyd AG has invested USD 4 billion to order 24 new dual fuel vessels that are set to be delivered between 2027 to 2029.   “It represents a significant milestone for our company as it pursues the goals of its Strategy 2030, such as to grow while also modernizing and decarbonizing our fleet” said Hapag-Lloyd AG CEO, Rolf Habben Jansen.   🌿 🇺🇳 Hapag Lloyd AG is firmly committed to the IMO’s GHG Strategy and and targeting net-zero by 2045. To enable the transition, we need scalable, affordable green fuels and global collaboration. That’s why #MEPC83 matters and it's time for International Maritime Organization member states to agree on a robust Net-Zero Framework so green fuels can be made available for shipping to decarbonize.   See more below 👇

📣The International Chamber of Shipping is hosting a webinar - 'Insights from the U.S. Trade Representative 301 Committee Public Hearing' on Thursday 10 April at 1300 BST. The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Section 301 Committee held a public hearing on 24 and 26 March in Washington D.C, to hear testimonies on recent proposals to impose service fees on Chinese-built and Chinese-registered vessels calling at U.S. ports, and export quotas to promote the transport of U.S. goods on U.S. flagged vessels. Join us to hear from industry stakeholders who will share reflections and insights from the hearing. The panel discussion will be moderated by Guy Platten, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Shipping. Meet the panellists: Bruce Burrows - President & CEO, Chamber of Marine Commerce Kathy Metcalf - President & CEO, Chamber of Shipping of America Rachel Noronha - Head of Shipping Policy, International Chamber of Shipping Nicholas Tabori - Director of U.S. Regulatory Affairs, World Shipping Council To register please click here - https://bit.ly/3Yejvc0.

🚢 🇺🇸 Next week, on the 10th April 2025, WSC’s Nicholas Tabori will be speaking on the panel “Insights from the U.S. Trade Representative 301 Committee Public Hearing” webinar, hosted by the International Chamber of Shipping. In February 2025, the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) published the results of its Section 301 investigation into China’s maritime, logistics and shipbuilding practices. The report outlined proposals to impose service fees on Chinese-built and Chinese-registered vessels calling at U.S. ports, and export quotas to promote the transport of U.S. goods on U.S. flagged vessels. Speaking on the panel will be Bruce R. Burrows from Chamber of Marine Commerce, Kathy Metcalf from the Chamber of Shipping of America, Rachel Noronha from the International Chamber of Shipping and moderator Guy Platten from the International Chamber of Shipping who will all share their insights and what the next steps are. Register here to watch the webinar 👉  https://lnkd.in/e6cKNyPk

🚢 🌐 This week, WSC’s Joe Kramek spoke on the panel 'A New Era – Blue or Gray Skies Ahead? Navigating Global Commerce’ at the 19th Annual Capital Link International Shipping Forum in New York City, US. 🇺🇸 The forum discussed the latest developments in the global shipping from energy and commodity markets, financial and capital markets, as well as critical industry topics such as geopolitics, energy security, sanctions, access to capital, regulation, technology, innovation and more.   🌿 Joe commented on decarbonization of the shipping industry, and the IMO MECP83 taking place next week: “From the liner shipping perspective, we are ahead out of many sectors in terms of decarbonization. We have 200 dual-fuel ships on the water right now and 700 on the orderbooks representing conservatively $200 Billion in new build investment. But the question is, are they going to run on the new or old fuels? Because the new fuels are three to four times as costly, and the renewable fuels are still not being produced. The next two weeks, the IMO is in session with the GHG Working Group and MEPC83 where they really need to come together on this global framework and we all know we want some certainty out there. We need to have a measure that balances out this three to four time price gap”, says WSC Joe Kramek.  #NetZero2050.   A special thank you to Daniel Tadros from The American P&I Club, Ken O’Brien from Gemini Shippers, Bill Rooney from Kuehne+Nagel and moderator Senthil Subramanian from Ernst & Young on discussing the future of global shipping.   Listen to panel discussion here: https://lnkd.in/ga4VzJMa

PIL Charts the Course for a Greener Future 🌱🚢 Our member Pacific International Lines (PTE) Ltd has taken another significant step toward a greener future with the launch of Kota Embun, the fourth in its series of 14,000 TEU dual-fuel vessels! Since 2022, PIL has ordered 18 new-built vessels, aiming to replace up to half of its fleet over the next decade with modern, eco-friendly ships and charters. This commitment aligns with the IMO’s 2023 GHG Strategy, setting an ambitious target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. To enable the transition, green maritime fuels must be available at scale and affordable. For real progress, the industry needs global cooperation on ambitious climate measures. That’s why #MEPC83 is crucial—IMO member states must align on an IMO Net-Zero Framework to ensure green fuels can compete effectively with fossil fuels. See more below 👇

A Major Step Toward Green Shipping! 🌿   COSCO SHIPPING has just launched its first 16,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel container ship, the M.V. COSCO SHIPPING YANGPU in March 2025, marking a big move toward sustainable shipping.   COSCO has also ordered twelve new 24,000 TEU methanol dual-fuel vessels, with the first one set to sail in 2026. This commitment aligns with the IMO’s GHG strategy, pushing toward #NetZero2050.   Yet, the path to decarbonization is far from smooth. The biggest challenge? Scaling up the availability and affordability of green fuels. Without global cooperation, progress will be slow. That’s why #MEPC83 is critical. IMO member states must work together on an IMO Net-Zero Framework—ensuring green fuels aren’t just a niche alternative but a viable, competitive solution against fossil fuels.   See more below 👇

Ahead of the International Maritime Organization’s crucial meeting next week, don't miss Reuters Events: Supply Chain and World Shipping Council’s new white paper: Navigating Shipping to a Decarbonized Future. 👉 Click here to download: https://lnkd.in/ezzc7v5e Shipping might be about to become the first industry in the world with a global carbon price. Find out what that means for your operations by downloading this white paper today! With expert commentary from the following industry leaders: 🔹 Elisabeth Munck af Rosenschöld | Global Sustainability Manager | IKEA Supply AG 🔹 Ingrid Irigoyen | Senior Director, Ocean and Climate | The Aspen Institute 🔹 Dr Edmund Hughes | IBIA Representative to the IMO 🔹 Gregory Dolan | CEO | Methanol Institute 🔹 James Corbett | Environmental Director for Europe | World Shipping Council 🔹 Bryan Wood-Thomas | Vice President, Environmental Policy | World Shipping Council #SupplyChain #InternationalMaritimeOrganization #NetZero #SCUSA

Interesting discussion entitled “A New Era - Blue οr Gray Skies Ahead? Navigating Global Commerce” at the19th Annual International Shipping Forum in New York Moderator: Mr. Senthil Subramanian, Managing Director, Business Consulting - Ernst & Young LLP Panelists: • Mr. Daniel Tadros, Chief Operating Officer – The American P&I Club • Ms. Emilie Nourry, Head of Shipping and Deputy Logistics Director - Eramet (FP: ERA) • Mr. Ken O’Brien, President & CEO – Gemini Shippers Association • Mr. Bill Rooney, Vice President, Sea Logistics Strategic Development - Kuehne+Nagel • Mr. Joe Kramek, President & CEO – World Shipping Council 👉More Info: https://shorturl.at/8iG2a   In cooperation with NYSE and Nasdaq. #ShippingIndustry #MarineIndustry #ShippingLeadership #Keynoteaddress #MaritimeExperts #Forums #Capitallink #NewYork