Towards A More Sustainable Shipping Industry – Where Are We Now? - Transport
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Recent years have seen an increased awareness of sustainability issues by governments, international organisations, financial institutions, investors and consumers, also affecting the maritime sector. Introduction Shipping is the lifeblood of the global economy, responsible for the carriage of more than 80% of world trade. While carriage of goods by sea is more carbon efficient than carriage by trucks or planes, the combined shipping industry could make the 6th place if added to the list of...