November 22 ------ China Classification Society (CCS) has signed a new initiative to drive greater data-driven green global logistics supply chains. CCS made its pledge during one of China’s prime shipping conferences the North Bund Forum in Shanghai where the classification society hosted a “Digitalization and Intelligence” seminar. The event was attended by representatives from domestic and foreign government agencies and members of the global shipping industry. Nearly 150 experts and stakeholders came together to exchange opinions, discuss and share ideas and “build consensus” around the opportunities, challenges and countermeasures created by new digital intelligent technologies. CCS revealed that it is “committed to action” which includes building data service sharing platforms and improving the industry’s digital collaboration capabilities.
The seminar was led by Mo Jianhui, President of CCS, who pointed out that “trust and sharing” were crucial when it came to harnessing the benefits of digitalization. “Only when data is applied can it generate value. The whole industry must build a culture of data sharing, based on the principle of avoiding damaging one’s own interests,” Jianhui noted. The classification society made its pledge after releasing its 2021 ‘Low-carbon Development Outlook for Shipping’ report, during the forum. CCS also underlined its commitment to working closely with the industry on the development of green, low-carbon shipping.
The in-depth report analyzed the evolution of greenhouse gas emission reduction mechanisms in international shipping and the effects of policies and measures implemented internationally and regionally. Specifically, the report explored the existing energy-saving and energy-efficiency technologies and the development of low-carbon and zero-carbon fuel technologies in the marine sector. Furthermore, it examined the challenges of low-carbon shipping and the technical development routes needed to see the industry complete its journey to zero carbon.
Source: offshore-energy.biz