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Climate Neutral Island Supply Vessel Commissioned for Marshall Islands

Supply Chain Brain

The ship is equipped with a semi-automated INDOSAIL wind propulsion system, enabling it to reach a speed of roughly 12 knots with a sailing area of 500 square meters.

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World Shipping Body Toughens Their Emissions Targets

Logistics Viewpoints

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted tougher greenhouse gas emission targets for the global shipping industry on Friday. The IMO is a United Nations agency responsible for creating a regulatory framework for the global shipping industry. This is a practice where a ship uses a state’s flag without its knowledge.