Committed to the ESG gold standard
Coined by the United Nations in the early 2000s ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) was conceived as a way to encourage sustainability and corporate responsibility, by focusing on businesses impact…
Archive: Environment
Emissions Trading Scheme surcharge
The EU Emission Trading Scheme (EU ETS) was established in 2005 to tackle greenhouse gas emissions within the European Union and extends to container shipping from the 1st January 2024,…
Shippers need to take note of EU-ETS surcharge
New EU emissions regulations are set to come into force in January, covering voyages into, out of and through the EEA and the maritime industry’s cost of compliance could be…
20,000 UK businesses need to submit Plastic Packaging Tax returns
It is estimated that 20,000 manufacturers or importers, including those involved in packaging and industrial manufacturing of consumer goods, as well as food and beverage producers, and the pharmaceutical and…
IMO 2023 could cut container fleet capacity
On the 1st January, IMO 2023 will require container ships to comply with a new round of vessel efficiency and carbon intensity regulations, with three specific requirements for every vessel,…
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Smart supply chains and business growth
Effective supply chains are essential to support business operation and growth, and the supply chain’s…
Global freight update
Some areas of global trade continue to experience extreme congestion, while other areas are operating…
Disruption and now surcharges at Felixstowe
With ongoing disruption continuing at Felixstowe, Maersk and OOCL have warned customers of delays, some…