Strategically investing in sustainable shipping will take more than dollars and cents from individual vessel operators. To reduce carbon emissions while efficiently moving cargo, the maritime industry needs significantly further collaboration from partners, particularly governments, to advance innovative technologies and consistent standards.

The $1bn question

This article is part of a series written by people across shipping in response to this question about how to deploy a hypothetical TradeWinds Sustainable Shipping Fund:

How, where and why would you invest $1bn for the best return in sustainable shipping, as the industry grapples with the need to cut carbon emissions, improve efficiency and keep cargoes moving in a world facing multiple economic and political challenges? The investment will be made now and ideally held...