Independent journal on economy and transport policy
18:43 GMT+1
This page has been automatically translated by Original news
Leading industry groups set up the Sea Cargo Charter to promote the decarbonization of shipping
The aim is to give the tools to choose a maritime transport in line with climate objectives
October 7, 2020
"A standard procedure for calculating gas emissions "It's a very good thing," said Jan Dieleman, president of Cargill Ocean Transportation and president of the Sea Cargo editorial team Charter - will simplify some of the complexities often associated with this calculation. It will encourage an approach more transparent and consistent with emissions monitoring, which will be a key element in making the more sustainable maritime transport."
"Sea Cargo Charter," said Johannah Christensen, "Sea Cargo Charter, Director-General of the Global Maritime Forum - allows leaders to different industries to use their influence to driving change and to promote the green transition of the shipping by choosing a maritime transport in line with the agreed climate targets rather one that is not.'
The 17 founding groups of Sea Cargo Charter are: ADM, Anglo American, Bunge, Cargill Ocean Transportation, COFCO International, Dow, Equinor, Gunvor Group, Klaveness Combination Carriers, Louis Dreyfus Company, Norden, Occidental, Shell, Torvald Klaveness, Total, Trafigura, and Orsted.
- Via Raffaele Paolucci 17r/19r - 16129 Genoa - ITALY
phone: +39.010.2462122, fax: +39.010.2516768, e-mail
VAT number: 03532950106
Press Reg.: nr 33/96 Genoa Court
Editor in chief: Bruno Bellio No part may be reproduced without the express permission of the publisher
"A standard procedure for calculating gas emissions "It's a very good thing," said Jan Dieleman, president of Cargill Ocean Transportation and president of the Sea Cargo editorial team Charter - will simplify some of the complexities often associated with this calculation. It will encourage an approach more transparent and consistent with emissions monitoring, which will be a key element in making the more sustainable maritime transport."
- Via Raffaele Paolucci 17r/19r - 16129 Genoa - ITALY
