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Kick-off event for the national action plan for climate-friendly shipping in the Federal Ministry of Transport today with an exciting panel discussion - we set the course: The path to zero emissions in shipping

I've been a #shipspotter and a closet #cargonerd forever and this last year spent deep diving on climate has gotten me even more excited about the maritime shipping industry and the #radicalcollaboration that's happening to drive decarbonization there. This article gives an overview of 3 exciting collabs happening to lower emissions. #alternativefuel #greencorridors #buyersunite https://lnkd.in/eMAUWRBt

It can be converted to sail on zero-emission fuels. Learn more about how the Getting to Zero Coalition is helping accelerate the decarbonization of shipping: https://ow.ly/LJ0h50QAhLi Höegh Autoliners International Maritime Organization

There is an unique way to offset the impact of operational climate costs on product pricing through innovative structural rearrangement in the business plan supported by scientific research under climate-related regulations.

"If it were a country, global #shipping would be the world’s sixth-largest emitter of carbon..." (Statistica) Unleashing #Sustainable #Transport Sustainable transport has reached a pivotal moment where #innovation converges with #ecological #wisdom. Natural living systems offer a blueprint rich in #energy #efficiency and #adaptability, guiding towards #quality and resonant #Truth. Large #delivery ships, accounting for 90% of global trade, are one of the most crucial areas for sustainable #transport. These maritime giants have traditionally relied on fossil fuels, contributing significantly to carbon emissions. However, inspired by Rheostasis a natural principle and living systems, their propulsion methods can be updated and optimized. For large scale ships, green methane fuel cells emerge as a viable solution, harnessing the power of methane from #waste centers while mitigating its environmental impact. Coupled with advancements in #sailing #technology, these ships can harness the wind's energy to complement their propulsion systems. The #synergy between #green methane fuel cells and sailing not only reduces reliance on fossil fuels but also capitalizes on the inherent #efficiency of natural forces. Furthermore, utilizing #complementary #renewable #power sources is vital for a sustainable energy system. #Solar, #wind, and #biomass offer #reliable and #abundant #energy streams, ripe for integration with fusion centers. Optimizing these #clean sources can help achieve a #resilient energy matrix that powers large scale shipping as well as local #agricultural and waste #fusion power centers while minimizing environmental harm. Clean #fusion is at the forefront of this energy transition, proposing unparalleled #abundance and #efficiency. Harnessing the power of fusion taps into the very heart of natural energy dynamics. However, true sustainability requires more than just tapping into energy sources; it entails a nuanced #understanding of #energy #storage and distribution. Enter Tensiostasis nanochromomagnetic magnetohydrodynamic rheostasis—a mouthful, but a concept rooted in Rheostasis, the natural principle of dynamic balance. This intricate interplay of magnetic fields and dynamic currents offers a pathway to efficient power generation and storage. Optimizing natural energy release, methods and devices are being developed to transform transportation and energy infrastructure, ensuring clean energy. In essence, sustainable transport is not merely a technological challenge; it is a philosophical shift aligning ethically with natural universal principle. Promoting energy efficiency, renewable sources and the foundational principle of RHEOSTASIS, dynamic natural balance unleashes a world where transport is not just sustainable but thrives in harmony with the #planet. Remember that the most profound innovations often arise from humble observation of the natural world.

A positive transition for global logistics, however it will be interesting to see how scalable and commercially viable green ammonia becomes, not to mention the energy intensive means of producing ammonia currently…

GOOD NEWS: CSX, Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific Railroad were named America's Climate Leaders in USA TODAY among the top U.S. businesses that have significantly decreased their carbon dioxide emissions between 2020 and 2022. The recognition underscores how America's freight railroads are leveraging advanced locomotive technologies, innovative operating practices, and alternative fuels to get even more sustainable and closer to a green future. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gB2NzDsE