The shipping industry is enormous, moving roughly 80% of the world’s trade in physical goods, making it a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions. Carrying billions of dollars of goods each year across every ocean on the planet, shipping companies are now looking for innovative solutions to reduce their…

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) — the marine shipping sector’s governing body — pledged to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2050. …

E-commerce is king, and it shows no signs of slowing down. The consumer demand for faster shipping is having a major impact on supply chains, specifically shipping. E-commerce has increased expectations among consumers, ushering in a new era of shipping speed. However, the costs of maintaining a cargo or marine…

A question you may have never considered is: how do shipping companies stay afloat? Historically, the shipping industry had covered costs through bank loans, but after the economic recession of 2008, financial institutions have slowly begun to pull out. This reduction in bank lending, which hit an all-time low in…

Continuing to acquire vessels is essential if a shipping company wishes to remain competitive and successful in the industry. However, obtaining the necessary financing to purchase new ships is no easy task, especially when the most significant source of funds from the past (bank loans) has all but disappeared as…

Container shipping is one of the most popular modes of transportation in the world. And while it has connected the world, it does have its drawbacks. One of which is that container shipping poses major problems for the environment. The shipping industry is responsible for a significant portion of greenhouse…

Container shipping is one of the most widely used transportation methods in existence. However, in recent years many people have shared concerns over the environmental impact and sustainability of this shipping method. With the undeniable effects of climate change being felt around the globe, it’s not enough for container shipping…

Container shipping, or containerization, is one of the most popular transportation methods around the world. Shipping containers are able to carry all kinds of items, from dry goods to liquids, and can be transported by sea, road, or rail. Brian Ladin of Dallas, Texas is the founder of Delos Shipping…

Brian Ladin, founder of Delos Shipping, is helping the shipping industry shift their investment mentality towards more sustainable, environmentally friendly shipping practices. This is done by shipping companies and merchants that deal with shipping companies using vessels that run off of petroleum-electric hybrids or full electricity. Because it takes time…