Norwegian tanker owner and operator Frontline and its Belgium-based counterpart Euronav have decided to pursue a merger, creating a global leader in the oil tanker industry.

French industrial gases company Air Liquide and compatriot maritime firm Sogestran have signed an agreement to form a joint venture (JV) focused on providing large-scale liquid CO2 (LCO2) shipping and barging solutions.

A 1,036 TEU containership has reduced its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 27% by operating on a blend of climate-neutral, synthetic natural gas (SNG) and conventional liquefied natural gas (LNG), compared to LNG alone.

A consortium, led by the Global Maritime Forum, is planning to assess the development of an iron ore green corridor between Australia and East Asia in an effort to decarbonise the maritime sector.