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Overloaded Ports Worldwide

The global trade industry is facing unprecedented challenges due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. According to a study by Allianz

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Fuel Efficiency: Saving on Supertanker

The Chinese supertanker New Aden has been launched with four fixed sails made of carbon fiber that significantly reduce fuel consumption. The shipping industry accounts

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Battery Containers for Electric Cargo Ships

A US-based start-up, Fleetzero, has developed a battery system that can power container ships without local emissions. The eight-tonne battery containers, which are secured against

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Sail-hulled Cargo Ships Harness Wind

In a bid to reduce the environmental impact of shipping, Norwegian engineer Terje Lade has developed a new type of cargo ship that uses wind