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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

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

???? ?? This week, WSC’s Damian Viccars and UNODC’s?Kajetan Pradetto spoke on the panel ‘Combat Illegal Wildlife Trafficking in Global Supply Chains - The Impact Border Security and Management Can Have on Environmental Sustainability’ session on the 26th March during the 2025?World?Border?Security?Congress?in Madrid, Spain on 25th-27th March 2025. ?? Illegal trafficking of wildlife one of the most profitable natural resource crimes. It involves the illegal harvesting, trapping or killing of many endangered species of animals or plants for sale to be used as medicine, food, or sold as pets. Whether it is the trafficking in endangered wildlife or the illegal international trade in waste materials, much of it dangerous, border agencies are in the front line in helping to protect the environment. The Congress aimed to promote collaboration,?inter-agency cooperation and information/intelligence sharing amongst?border?agencies and agencies at the?border?to better engage and tackle the increasing threats and cross?border?security?challenges that pertain in today’s global environment. Border Security Report #Wildlife #Shipping Read more here:?https://lnkd.in/eqEHjxSq

This year, our member Matson, Inc. has recommissioned the Kaimana Hila (KMH) as a dual-fuel vessel, aligning with its long-term strategy to reduce fleet greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Additionally, Matson, Inc. has committed $1 billion to the construction of three new LNG-ready Aloha Class vessels, with deliveries expected between late 2026 and early 2027. However, a key concern for Matson, Inc. is the availability of necessary fuels in sufficient quantities and at commercially viable costs to support this transition. For the energy transition to succeed, the industry relies on International Maritime Organization (IMO) member states to unite at #MEPC83 in support of an IMO Net-Zero Framework—ensuring green fuels can compete effectively with fossil fuels. ? See below ??

Driving Decarbonization in Liner Shipping! ?? ?? ???? This week, on the 25-26 March 2025, the WSC’s ECC Team met in Washington, DC., to discuss how the liner shipping industry can support robust regulations through the IMO and the EU for shipping to decarbonise and to reach #NetZero2050 Our discussions focused on: ??? WSC’s ECC Strategic Priorities for 2025 -2026. ?? GHG Mid-Term Measures & Sustainable Fuel Certification ? Life Cycle GHG Assessment (LCA) & Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage. ?? Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) Review. ???? Key takeaways from IMO’s PPR 12 & the upcoming MEPC 83 in April 2025. ?? Whale Conservation and protection. ???? The EU’s climate priorities. Liner shipping is?ready to decarbonize?and urges the?International Maritime Organization member states to lead as a global standard-setting forum, ensuring robust regulations on?GHG emissions that will enable shipping access to the zero and near-zero emission fuels necessary for the energy transition. #MEPC83 #IMO #Climate #Decarbonisation

NEW! Reuters Events Supply Chain white paper, in partnership with World Shipping Council: Navigating Shipping to a Decarbonized Future ?? Click here to download: https://lnkd.in/ezzc7v5e In two weeks’ time, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will meet to decide the future of global shipping – and the stakes couldn’t be higher. If IMO leaders agree forward mid-term measures, including a financial mechanism, shipping could become the first industry in the world with a global carbon price. This would be a game-changer, making shipping the first sector with mandatory global GHG regulations designed to hit net-zero emissions by 2050. This meeting will affect everyone. To help you understand how it will impact you, Reuters Events Supply Chain have partnered with World Shipping Council to produce an essential white paper explaining the key factors at play, giving you everything you need to prepare. Featuring expert insights from the following thought leaders: ?? Elisabeth Munck af Rosensch?ld | 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

?? ???? This week, on the 24th?March 2025, WSC’s Joe Kramek testified at the #USTR 301 ‘Investigation of China’s Targeting of the Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors for Dominance’ Panel 7 in Washington, DC. We urge the USTR to reconsider its proposed fees on Chinese-built vessels, as retroactive fees on vessels already serving the trade or being built will do nothing to curb the behavior USTR has found actionable, but will do significant harm to the U.S. economy. “WSC supports the goal of building a strong and vibrant U.S. shipbuilding and maritime sector. A strong U.S. maritime sector will have positive ripple effects across the entire maritime industry. However, WSC strongly opposes the proposals in this proceeding for port fees and for requirements to use U.S.-flagged or U.S.-built vessels. These proposals will result in increased costs for U.S. exporters and consumers as well as supply chain inefficiencies while failing to provide China with effective incentives to alter its acts, policies, and practices” says WSC’s Joe Kramek. Read more WSC’s comments on the USTR proposals here:?https://lnkd.in/efYmDJQC

TRADE ALERT- USTR is in the process of holding day one of two of its 301 public hearing on Chinese-built vessels and the charges it would impose on carriers. Strong testimony from those who will speak before the USTR. AGRICULTURE TRANSPORTATION COALITION (AgTC) Peter Friedmann American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) Nate Herman and data and commentary from Alan R. Murphy Sea-Intelligence Trade Partnership Worldwide and World Shipping Council Joe Kramek. #china #maritimenews #ustr #chinesevessels #trade #businessnews

?? ?? Next week, on March 31st 2025, WSC’s Joe Kramek will be speaking on the panel for the 'A New Era – Blue or Gray Skies Ahead? Navigating Global Commerce’ session at the 19th Annual Capital Link International Shipping Forum in New York City, US. The forum will discuss the latest developments in the global shipping, energy and commodity markets, and financial and capital markets, as well as critical topics of the industry such as geopolitics, energy security, sanctions, access to capital, regulation, technology, innovation and more. Speaking on the panel will be Daniel Tadros from The American P&I Club Emilie Nourry from Eramet, Ken O’Brien from Gemini Shippers, Bill Rooney from Kuehne+Nagel and moderator Senthil Subramanian from Ernst & Young. More information here: https://lnkd.in/eyw2ZFVa

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