Ocean shipping, the backbone of international trade, is already significantly more energy-efficient than air or land transport. However, making it more efficient is another matter. Credit: Getty Images
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When people think of greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, what often comes to mind are airplanes and land vehicles like cars or trucks. But as efforts to slow climate change are ramping up, the spotlight is on another form of transport: ships.
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The United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set targets to reduce shipping greenhouse gas emissions by at least 40% by 2030, and 70% by 2040, aiming for net zero by 2050. Shipping currently accounts for about 3% of global annual greenhouse gas emissions. The pressure is on shipping companies to meet these ambitious goals.
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