News / Shippers put more pressure on ocean carriers for carbon-free services

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A new alliance of major shippers is pushing ocean carriers to step up their efforts to cut back on CO2 emissions.

Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (Zemba) is a partnership of shippers Amazon, Patagonia and Tchibo with the Aspen Institute, an international non-profit organisation.

“Our goal is to enable any companyinterested in showing leadership to be able to access affordable zero-emission solutions as quickly as possible,” said Ingrid Irigoyen, president and CEO of the new interest group and director of the Aspen ...