News / South American demand drives faster ships - and more emissions

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Surging demand on the Far East-South America east coast tradelane has increased the average speed of vessels, according to Xeneta, leading to higher emissions from ships on the route.

The latest Xeneta carbon emissions index (CEI) ranking, released on Tuesday, demonstrates “an underlying decline in performance” for vessels operating this trade between Q2 and Q3, in response to a 20% increase in demand.

Hapag-Lloyd, though crowned as the top carrier in the third quarter, has declined ...