Weekly Roundup: 21th September 2023
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The Electronic Trade Documents Act ("the Act") came into force in the United Kingdom, giving legal recognition in English law to electronic trade documents, including electronic bills of lading.
Global warming is one of the most severe and complex challenges our world faces today. There is an urgent need to reduce GHG emission levels and avoid climate change. Every industry, including shipping, has a part to play.
2023 marked the implementation of the much-anticipated Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index and carbon intensity indicator regulations that are aimed at optimising ships' energy efficiency and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.