Aug 6, 2026 · 25 min · 15 segments
In part 1, we learned the basics of the industry. Now we look at CO2 emissions and the UN’s goals to reduce them, alternative low-carbon fuels and challenges to adopt those. We’ll hear what effects…
Margaret DoyleGuest
Anna SilvaGuest
Scott TinkerHost
If we think about shipping, and I, and again, I don't think any of us had any idea how many thousands of ships are out there all the time running on diesel a lot-
How much CO2 is emitted, let's think about it maybe on a per ton of goods basis, if we could, and then even the industry as a whole.
The way you base this is for anything in the maritime industry, um, is ton miles.
And that's a ballpark, 'cause that depends on the size of the ship, um, the route it's on, and that, that... 'Cause your emissions, there's something called CII that the IM- International Maritime Organization tracks.
And that is a system that no one is happy with, 'cause it's very rudimentary.
If we think about shipping, and I, and again, I don't think any of us had any idea how many thousands of ships are out there all the time running on diesel a lot-
How much CO2 is emitted, let's think about it maybe on a per ton of goods basis, if we could, and then even the industry as a whole.
The way you base this is for anything in the maritime industry, um, is ton miles.
And that's a ballpark, 'cause that depends on the size of the ship, um, the route it's on, and that, that... 'Cause your emissions, there's something called CII that the IM- International Maritime Organization tracks.
And that is a system that no one is happy with, 'cause it's very rudimentary.
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Countries Push Back on IMO
Global rules are meeting resistance from shipping.
Shipping's Aggressive Emissions Targets
International targets may arrive before practical solutions.
There Is No Magic Fuel
Shipping has many fuels, but no winner.
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