APRIL 20238PANORAMATHREE ADVANCEMENTS ACCELERATING THE TRANSITION TOWARDS GREEN SHIPPINGWith shipping at the heart of the global supply chain, the transportation sector's rising CO2 and GHG emissions may be significantly reduced. In a research released by the European Commission, the shipping sector is responsible for 2.5 percent of the GHG emissions and 940 million tonnes of CO2 emissions. The shipping industry is currently investigating the possibility of green shipping in order to curb the rising pollution. Green shipping encourages cleaner methods to enforce pollution control, effective port administration, and equipment management, all of which are difficult. Reputable businesses and brands are working diligently to advance green shipping methods today. For instance, to reduce emissions in their shipments and achieve climate neutrality by 2040, the H&M Company has teamed with Maersk to use green transportation options like biofuels. Governments all across the world have recently taken a number of actions to adopt green shipping projects, in addition to organizations. The United Kingdom recently pledged one million pounds for research and development to cut emissions in the maritime industry, making it the first nation to commit to having zero emissions by 2050. This article looks into the top three key advancements in the green shipping industry.Use of Alternative Fuel: Any green shipping strategy must start with the use of alternative fuels. LNG is
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