US emissions policy remains unclear
Apart from an overarching goal to get international shipping to zero emissions in 2050, US intentions for emissions policy remain a mystery
Top Stories
Shipping can help Britain keep the radiators on
It’s unclear whether a gas shortage can be averted in the winter ahead, but the government can at least learn the lessons for the future
Daily Briefing September 24 2021
IMO ‘defrauded’ by North Korea vessel identity laundering scheme | China’s overseas coal power retreat not a threat for bulkers | Liabilities could break retailers that charter boxships
ClassNK widens certification to accelerate ESG and SDG uptake
Innovation Endorsement is a non-mandatory and ‘speed-focused’ certification service, the primary purpose of which is to help ‘front runner’ solutions overcome the challenges that face business pioneers
As part of our Future of Shipping programme industry leaders and sector experts map the path to a sustainable and profitable future.
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Expert Focus: How emissions accounting can help decarbonisation
In this Expert Focus video, produced as part of Lloyd’s List’s Future of Shipping programme, RightShip chief executive Steen Lund, talks about how transparency and accounting can play a key role in shipping's sustainability push
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Expert Focus: Overcoming the barriers to digitalisation
In this Expert Focus video, produced as part of Lloyd’s List’s Future of Shipping programme, Bjørn-Johan Vartdal, Digital Director and head of Maritime Incubator at DNV, discusses the current state of digital transformation and innovation in the maritime industry
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Expert Focus: The business model in a zero-carbon future
In this Expert Focus video, produced as part of Lloyd’s List’s Future of Shipping programme, OrbitMI chief executive officer Ali Riaz discusses how business models can play a role in shipping’s decarbonisation.
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Expert Focus: Shipping's dual-fuel transition
In this Expert Focus video, produced as part of Lloyd’s List’s Future of Shipping programme, Wärtsilä director of R&D and engineering Juha Kytölä talks about the potential of a dual-fuel transition for shipping
Shipping needs a unified voice, not an incoherent squeak
As InterManager president, Mark O’Neil has gained a reputation for being an outspoken critic, arguing that the industry needs to do a better job of lobbying for change. He now wants to bypass shipping’s acronym soup of representative bodies to create a unified voice for the industry
Shipping can help Britain keep the radiators on
It’s unclear whether a gas shortage can be averted in the winter ahead, but the government can at least learn the lessons for the future
Evergrande fallout to cast shadow over dry bulk demand
The news of the property developer’s impending debt default sent futures values tumbling at the start of the week, but they later recovered as spot dry bulk rates spiralled upwards due to tonnage tightness
The Lloyd’s List Podcast: The regulators’ view of container chaos
Carriers may be following the letter of the law, but not necessarily the spirit of it, and are not behaving like good corporate citizens, according to our guest this week. Daniel Maffei is the chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission — the Washington agency responsible for regulating the US ocean shipping trades so when he tells liner bosses to ‘put on their commonsense caps’ they should probably listen
Maritime Markets Outlook: Decarbonising shipping by the numbers
Getting shipping to zero carbon is not just a matter of political willpower — the industry must figure out how best to bridge the difference in cost between conventional fuels and zero carbon options while managing the transition of the existing fleet amid myriad regulatory and market uncertainties. That requires hard decisions to be made quickly amid rapidly rising carbon prices. The Markets Outlook discussion this month looks at the numbers informing the decisions around costs, uncertainties and fuel prices.
Bulker congestion off China boosts dry bulk rates
About 5.5% of the dry bulk fleet, or 1 in 17 vessels, is caught up in congestion off China, Lloyd's List Intelligence data shows
Maritime Markets Outlook: Decarbonising shipping by the numbers
Getting shipping to zero carbon is not just a matter of political willpower — the industry must figure out how best to bridge the difference in cost between conventional fuels and zero carbon options while managing the transition of the existing fleet amid myriad regulatory and market uncertainties. That requires hard decisions to be made quickly amid rapidly rising carbon prices. The Markets Outlook discussion this month looks at the numbers informing the decisions around costs, uncertainties and fuel prices.
Lloyd’s List special reports take a deep dive into the issues that matter. With in-depth reporting from our team of experts from across the globe offering an insight into the opportunities and threats driving the industry agenda. Subscribers can access and download the latest report by clicking here.
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US seeks to regulate its way out of the container crisis
US exporters are furious at being unable to ship their goods by container. However, a reform of shipping regulations will not fix chronic congestion and infrastructure shortfalls
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Biden’s political landscape carries a sense of déjà vu
In the run-up to the 2022 elections for Congress, many of Mr Biden’s policies are ― and will be ― geared to the needs and interests of workers, as well as the domestic maritime industry
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Sanctions under Biden: still inconsistent, still ambiguous, still in place
Two and a half years after the US imposed sanctions on Iran and Venezuela’s oil and shipping sectors, implementation remains both haphazard and ineffectual
Spotlight
Convention breaches placing seafarers’ lives at risk, says IMO
IMO stops short of naming countries placing seafarers’ lives at risk by refusing permission to disembark for medical care
LR acquires hull performance data specialist GreenSteam
Lloyd’s Register says move expands its aim to solve complex problems with integrated software solutions to cut greenhouse gas emissions and operating costs
Special Reports
The Shipping Podcast
The Lloyd’s List Podcast: The regulators’ view of container chaos
Carriers may be following the letter of the law, but not necessarily the spirit of it, and are not behaving like good corporate citizens, according to our guest this week. Daniel Maffei is the chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission — the Washington agency responsible for regulating the US ocean shipping trades so when he tells liner bosses to ‘put on their commonsense caps’ they should probably listen
The Lloyd’s List Podcast: LISW and IUMI key takeaways in under 15 minutes
This week we dissect the key takeaways from London International Shipping Week and IUMI, covering everything from the environmental debates as industry and politicians jostle for position in advance of COP26, the rising dominance of Chinese marine insurance, and why the UK shipping minister may need to offer more than tales of his teenage bedroom wall to win round the shipping industry
London Shipping Week Podcast: Shipping’s image problem
In the latest edition of this special bonus run of podcasts for London International Shipping Week, we are looking at why shipping is telling the wrong story. How can the industry build a better reputation, and who should be responsible for reframing the conversation? Those are the questions on the table today at LISW so we are offering you an exclusive early insight into one of the key debates of the week
London Shipping Week Daily Podcast: Flagging UK Maritime’s next steps
In the latest edition of this special bonus run of podcasts for London International Shipping Week, we are joined by Katy Ware, director of UK Maritime Services and the Maritime & Coastguard Agency and permanent representative of the UK to the IMO. She discusses the current status of the UK Ship Register, post Brexit direction and the challenges for British shipping, dealing with decarbonisation as a solo nation and her goals before next London Shipping Week
Webinars
Webinar: How to decarbonise shipping
Shipping heavyweights DNV, Wärtsilä and Maersk joined Lloyd’s List to discuss the industry’s decarbonisation trajectory, the role of regulation and the contentious issue of whether LNG is a viable option for the sector. Registration to sign up for our next webinar ‘How to innovate in shipping’ is now open
March to digitalisation will enhance safety, sustainability and financing
The Lloyd’s List/Inmarsat joint publication Digitalisation Uncovered – What’s Next for Shipping? shows primary drivers for digitalisation are cost reduction and operational efficiencies, followed by regulatory compliance
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