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FILE PHOTO: The logo of Russian state shipping company Sovcomflot is seen on the multifunctional icebreaking standby vessel "Yevgeny Primakov" moored in central St. Petersburg, Russia February 3, 2018. REUTERS/Anton Vaganov/File Photo
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Russia’s Sovcomflot blames earnings drop on Western sanctions

Sovcomflot said on Friday that Western sanctions on Russian oil tankers were limiting its financial performance, as it reported falling revenues and core...

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Canadian Fuels Association: How lower-carbon fuels can help decarbonize transport sector

The report outlines a strategy for decarbonizing Canada's transportation sector by 2050, emphasizing the critical roles of low-carbon fuels, hydrogen, and carbon capture...

Amazon trailer trucks are seen at Cherbourg Harbour, France, January 21, 2021. Picture taken on January 21, 2021. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/File Photo
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Amazon, IKEA join other ocean cargo shippers to boost demand for new green fuels

The Zero Emissions Maritime Buyers Alliance, led by Amazon and IKEA, will invite bids for e-fuel-powered shipping in 2027.

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Global clean technologies booming: Markets projected to reach $2 trillion by 2035

This report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) explores the economic potential of manufacturing clean energy technologies, focusing especially on the market for...

US President Joe Biden played up his administration's efforts to modernize US infrastructure as he unveiled funding towards ports (AFP)
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Biden unveils $3 bn to reduce carbon emissions at US ports, takes aim at Trump

Biden unveils $3 billion port infrastructure boost, touts clean tech benefits and criticizes Trump a week before Election Day.

The electric hydrofoil ferry Nova moves during testing, with Stockholm City Hall in the background, on Friday Oct. 25 2024, in Stockholm. (Henrik Montgomery/TT News Agency via AP)
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A new electric hydrofoil ferry in Stockholm offers cleaner journeys between its 14 islands

Stockholm launched a high-tech electric ferry, the Nova, aiming to cut commute times by 50 per cent while promoting low-carbon transport.

President Joe Biden speaks at a reception celebrating Diwali, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
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In a visit to Baltimore, Biden will announce $3 billion to reduce carbon emissions at US ports

As part of Biden's landmark climate law, the largest clean energy investment in U.S. history, $3B will boost climate-friendly port infrastructure.

A view of the Green Pioneer and the Navigator Global with Rio Tinto tugboats at the anchorage of Port Dampier, Pilbara, Western Australia September 15, 2024. Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo
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Analysis: Zero carbon ammonia for shipping faces cost, safety challenges

Ammonia's appeal is that it is carbon free, and would be a zero emission fuel if made from hydrogen produced with renewable electricity.

A FastRig test sail developed by Smart Green Shipping, after being lifted into position on the Pacific Grebe, after docking in Southampton for sea trials (Andrew Matthews/PA)
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Sea trials underway for wind-powered sail in bid to cut shipping emissions

Sea trials have begun on a cargo ship testing out a new wind-powered sail in efforts to cut shipping carbon emissions by up...

FILE PHOTO: A drone view shows moored boats at the dry banks of Rio Amazonas during a drought in Santarem, Para state, Brazil October 8, 2024. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli/File Photo
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Drought blocks shipping in another grains corridor in northern Brazil

Brazil's Amport reports grain transport on Tapajos waterway halted due to severe drought and low water levels in northern Brazil.

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