When reading the news highlights for the maritime industry every morning, it becomes clear to me that our industry has had a clear focus on finding effective green solutions to meet the new regulations and targets lately. Some of the major container lines, including APM-Maersk and CMA CGM, are even striving to achieve more ambitious, self-imposed targets. I am a strong believer that it is important for authorities and regulatory bodies to take on the role of directing the industry towards greener shipping practices. We should not forget that in terms of CO2-emissions per tonne of cargo transported per mile, shipping is the most efficient form of commercial transportation, far more efficient than road and air transport. However, its colossal scale means that it is also a substantial polluter, not just of CO2 but also other harmful emissions to air and water like SO_x, NO_x and black carbon. Therefore, the pressure on the industry to clean up its act has never been greater, and other transportation sectors have leaped ahead while shipping has lagged behind.
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