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Reuters | Top Story | October 09, 2024

Amazon targets faster deliveries and buying with new tech

Amazon, in its quest for greater efficiency, has developed new systems to shave seconds off each package delivery and to help customers make faster buying choices, even for new product types that they may know little about.

Deltamarin and ESL Shipping collaborate on innovative methanol-fueled multipurpose vessels

Deltamarin has partnered with ESL Shipping in the development of methanol-fueled multipurpose vessels, designed to meet diverse logistical needs across global shipping routes. The new contract covers the complete basic and detail design of four vessels, with several optional vessels.

Marine fuel additives reduce emissions and enhance engine efficiency: World Fuel Services new white paper

World Fuel Services, A World Kinect Company, (World Fuel) has published a new white paper, in partnership with Infineum (a specialty chemicals company), which explores how additives in marine fuel can offer a range of benefits to ship owners and operators, including reducing emissions and fuel consumption.

Fitch says decarbonisation of world economy progressing far too slowly

Reuters | October 09, 2024 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping

Lloyd’s of London must stop supporting fossil fuel expansion says NGO

Reuters | October 09, 2024 | Energy | Green Shipping

Latin America gears up for clean hydrogen boom but the road is not smooth

Reuters | October 08, 2024 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping

Latin America's wealth of hydroelectricity and other renewable energy resources could make the region a major producer of clean hydrogen as the world seeks alternatives to fossil fuels to fight the climate crisis, but some big hurdles lie in the way.

NTEA, SEMA file federal lawsuit to stop advanced clean fleets EV truck mandates

AJOT | October 08, 2024 | Green Shipping | Trucking

LNG-fueled vessels accelerate to 6% of the global fleet

AJOT | October 08, 2024 | Energy | Green Shipping | Maritime

Industry coalition SEA-LNG reports that active LNG-fueled vessels now account for more than 2% of the global shipping fleet.

Fuel retailers see EV charging as key to survival: Konect unveils solutions to secure loyalty and boost revenue

AJOT | October 08, 2024 | Green Shipping | Trucking

• 88% of fuel retailers worried about competing with home, workplace and destination charging as the U.S. shifts to EVs • Konect’s integrated charging ecosystem empowers businesses to deploy their own EV charging and control the customer experience, promoting loyalty while supporting other revenue streams • End-to-end support ensures profitable, scalable installations with comprehensive technical support to maximize uptime • Free white paper outlines ten key action points for fuel retailers

OrbitMI hosts successful OrbitFLOW 2024, focusing on maritime innovation and sustainability

AJOT | October 08, 2024 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Technology

OrbitMI hosts successful OrbitFLOW 2024, focusing on maritime innovation and sustainability

Is Amazon failing on its maritime decarbonization commitments?

AJOT | October 08, 2024 | Green Shipping

IMO makes progress on net-zero framework for shipping

AJOT | October 08, 2024 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Technology

Marine Environment Protection Committee advances talks on proposed regulations for cutting GHG emissions from ships

ORBCOMM joins Move to -15°C coalition to promote cold chain sustainability

AJOT | October 08, 2024 | Green Shipping | Maritime | Technology

ORBCOMM partners with industry stakeholders to accelerate climate action and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and supply chain costs

U.S. Department of Energy announces more than $43 million in projects

AJOT | October 08, 2024 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping

To drive industrial decarbonization through cross-cutting technologies

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Stas Margaronis | Top Story | October 08, 2024

Seafarers’ Ministry of The Golden Gate champions mariners’ rights

Some container ships and bulk carriers arriving at U.S. ports generate complaints from their crew members that they suffer from substandard conditions that include a shortage of food, according to Robert Wilkins, Executive Director, International Maritime Center and Chief Program Officer, Seafarers' Ministry of the Golden Gate.

Uber to launch AI assistant powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4o to help drivers go electric

Reuters | October 08, 2024 | Green Shipping | Trucking

Uber Technologies will roll out an AI assistant powered by OpenAI's technology to help drivers transition to electric vehicles, as part of its efforts to lower emissions.

Brazil’s Potencial to invest $109 million to turn biodiesel plant into world’s largest

Reuters | October 08, 2024 | Energy | Alternative | Green Shipping

Jumbo installs wind-assisted propulsion to Jumbo Jubilee in latest decarbonization move

Jumbo has announced the successful installation of two mechanical sails to the Heavy Lift Vessel (HLV) Jumbo Jubilee. The wind-assisted ship propulsion (WASP) solution is the latest in a series of innovative technologies installed to the vessel in a bid to boost fuel efficiency and cut carbon.

IMO sets clear pathway for future black carbon regulation

AJOT | October 04, 2024 | Green Shipping

The Clean Arctic Alliance today welcomed progress by the International Maritime Organization’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (IMO, MEPC 82) towards the regulation of black carbon emissions from Arctic shipping but lamented the UN body’s “kicking down the road” any decision regarding rules for scrubber use in the region.