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Global Ballast Water Treatment Technologies and Markets Report 2023: Key Player Profiles of Alfa Laval, Bio-UV, Bio-Microbics, Ecochlor, JFE Engineering, Kuraray, Mitsubishi and More - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, November 24, 2023

The "Ballast Water Treatment: Technologies and Global Markets" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Ballast Water Treatment: Technologies and Global Markets" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Nearly 5 billion tons of ballast water is globally transported through shipping vessels each year.
  • The transfer of aquatic nuisance species in ballast water is a problem that affects global shipping and the environment.
  • The ballast water treatment technologies market is segmented by:
    Ballast water capacity: More than 5,000, 1,500-5,000 and less than 1,500.

CBL International Limited - Chart the Path Towards a Brighter Future

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Friday, July 28, 2023

In the second quarter of 2023, we further extended our footholds in Antwerp in Belgium, Istanbul in Turkey, and Yokkaichi in Japan.

Key Points: 
  • In the second quarter of 2023, we further extended our footholds in Antwerp in Belgium, Istanbul in Turkey, and Yokkaichi in Japan.
  • This strategic move brings CBL’s services to over 40 ports and opens up the European market, providing flexibility to our customers.
  • This was a significant step towards achieving the 2023 IMO Strategy, which was adopted at the Maritime Environment Protection (MEPC 80) conference.
  • We are confident that our progress thus far will continue to bring positive change and yield benefits to our company, our stakeholders, and the environment.

New initiative to scale low-carbon fuel production adopted by ministers at global energy summit

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

GOA, India, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) has today adopted the Clean Energy Marine Hubs Initiative (CEM-Hubs) at a summit in Goa, India.

Key Points: 
  • GOA, India, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) has today adopted the Clean Energy Marine Hubs Initiative (CEM-Hubs) at a summit in Goa, India.
  • But the production centres, vessels and port infrastructure required to accommodate expected demand do not currently exist at commercial scale.
  • The Clean Energy Marine Hubs Initiative is a truly public-private platform between energy, maritime, shipping and finance communities.
  • Jorge Rivera, Government of Panama's National Energy Secretary, commented:
    "We are very excited about the launching of the Clean Energy Marine Hubs initiative.

New initiative to scale low-carbon fuel production adopted by ministers at global energy summit

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

GOA, India, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) has today adopted the Clean Energy Marine Hubs Initiative (CEM-Hubs) at a summit in Goa, India.

Key Points: 
  • GOA, India, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) has today adopted the Clean Energy Marine Hubs Initiative (CEM-Hubs) at a summit in Goa, India.
  • But the production centres, vessels and port infrastructure required to accommodate expected demand do not currently exist at commercial scale.
  • The Clean Energy Marine Hubs Initiative is a truly public-private platform between energy, maritime, shipping and finance communities.
  • Jorge Rivera, Government of Panama's National Energy Secretary, commented:
    "We are very excited about the launching of the Clean Energy Marine Hubs initiative.

Banle Energy Launches Its First Biofuel Bunkering Operation in Hong Kong

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Friday, July 14, 2023

HONG KONG, July 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On July 14, 2023, Banle Energy International Limited, a subsidiary of CBL International Limited (NASDAQ: BANL) (the “Company”), partnering with ASB Biodiesel (Hong Kong) Limited and Seven Seas Oil (Hong Kong) Limited completed our very first B24 biofuel bunkering operation in Hong Kong, with Saybolt as an international independent inspection and testing service provider to monitor the whole process in order to ensure both quality and quantity.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, July 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On July 14, 2023, Banle Energy International Limited, a subsidiary of CBL International Limited (NASDAQ: BANL) (the “Company”), partnering with ASB Biodiesel (Hong Kong) Limited and Seven Seas Oil (Hong Kong) Limited completed our very first B24 biofuel bunkering operation in Hong Kong, with Saybolt as an international independent inspection and testing service provider to monitor the whole process in order to ensure both quality and quantity.
  • Today, we again have taken the initiative in introducing B24 biofuel bunkering in Hong Kong.
  • Teck Lim Chia, our Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, said: “B24 biofuel bunkering operation in Hong Kong is a significant step forward for our contribution of environmental sustainability and for the shipping industry's efforts to reduce carbon emissions.
  • This sets the stage for the Hong Kong bunkering industry to use biofuels as a means to play its part for decarbonization.”

The IMO accelerates net-zero GHG emissions strategy for international shipping

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Wednesday, July 12, 2023

LYSAKER, Norway, July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TECO 2030 (OSE: TECO, OTCQX: TECFF, ISIN: NO0010887516) reflects on The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) revised Greenhouse Gas (GHG) strategy.

Key Points: 
  • LYSAKER, Norway, July 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TECO 2030 (OSE: TECO, OTCQX: TECFF, ISIN: NO0010887516) reflects on The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) revised Greenhouse Gas (GHG) strategy.
  • The IMO adopts an accelerated GHG Strategy for reaching net-zero GHG emissions in international shipping by, or around, 2050.
  • The strategy presents an ambitious roadmap for reducing shipping's contribution to global GHG emissions, underscoring the industry's commitment to environmental sustainability.
  • "The adoption of the 2023 IMO Greenhouse Gas Strategy is a monumental development for IMO and opens a new chapter towards maritime decarbonization," says IMO Secretary-General Kitack Lim.

Shipping companies and supply chain showcase climate ambition ahead of critical climate negotiations

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Monday, June 5, 2023

We need to see more of them incorporating the SBTi maritime guidance this September at the Climate Ambition Summit hosted by the UN Secretary-General.

Key Points: 
  • We need to see more of them incorporating the SBTi maritime guidance this September at the Climate Ambition Summit hosted by the UN Secretary-General.
  • Over 11,000 companies have joined the UN-backed Race to Zero campaign who have committed to collectively halve emissions by 2030, but only 7 shipping companies.
  • So we expect that the SBTi maritime guidance could serve as a valuable reference for many shipping companies.
  • Elisabeth Munck af Rosenschöld, Global Sustainability Manager, IKEA Supply Chain Operations, said: “We need to accelerate the transformation towards zero emission ocean shipping.

Shipping industry can save $50 bn through four enablers of operational efficiency

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Monday, March 27, 2023

The shipping industry is facing a major transformation as it is working towards full decarbonisation by 2050.

Key Points: 
  • The shipping industry is facing a major transformation as it is working towards full decarbonisation by 2050.
  • Maximising vessel and fleet performance through operational efficiency can reduce annual fuel costs by $50 billion at today's prices, according to research.
  • The research also suggests that optimising operational efficiency has the potential to reduce annual emissions by more than 200m tonnes of CO2.
  • Each of these enablers will be explored in the upcoming insight briefs which will dive deeper into the identified solutions and enablers.

Shipping industry can save $50 bn through four enablers of operational efficiency

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Monday, March 27, 2023

The shipping industry is facing a major transformation as it is working towards full decarbonisation by 2050.

Key Points: 
  • The shipping industry is facing a major transformation as it is working towards full decarbonisation by 2050.
  • Maximising vessel and fleet performance through operational efficiency can reduce annual fuel costs by $50 billion at today's prices, according to research.
  • The research also suggests that optimising operational efficiency has the potential to reduce annual emissions by more than 200m tonnes of CO2.
  • Each of these enablers will be explored in the upcoming insight briefs which will dive deeper into the identified solutions and enablers.

WORLD'S NEWEST CRUISE SHIP ARRIVES IN NEW YORK CITY AS MSC CRUISES WELCOMES MSC SEASCAPE TO FLEET

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Monday, December 5, 2022

MSC Seascape is one of the largest cruise ships ever to dock in Manhattan, at more than 170,000 gross tons with a capacity of 5,877 guests.

Key Points: 
  • MSC Seascape is one of the largest cruise ships ever to dock in Manhattan, at more than 170,000 gross tons with a capacity of 5,877 guests.
  • Rubn A. Rodrguez, President, MSC Cruises USA, said: "We have ambitious growth plans in the U.S. and New York City plays a critical role in that expansion.
  • Having the brand new MSC Seascape here this week is our way of celebrating a fantastic future of cruising for New York City."
  • MSC Cruises is the world's third largest cruise brand as well as the market leader in Europe, South America, the Gulf region and Southern Africa.