Marine transport

Marine transport

Sailing into 2022 with wind-powered cargo ships

Use of wind-propulsion devices like towing kites and rotor sails set to double in 2022, experts say.

By Maria Gallucci . 3 January 2022
Marine transport

Amazon invests in ammonia fuel tech to curb cargo ship emissions

The e-commerce giant is backing startup Amogy, which is developing an ammonia-driven power system for the enormous ships that carry goods across the planet.

By Maria Gallucci . 22 December 2021
Clean industry

2021: When the hard climate stuff started looking doable

A roadmap is now emerging for decarbonizing the sectors that used to look most daunting, from steelmaking to shipping.

By Julian Spector . 20 December 2021
Marine transport

Canary's global shipping coverage sets sail with new hire

Maria Gallucci reports on tough-to-decarbonize sectors like aviation, marine transport and more.

By Julian Spector . 13 December 2021
Marine transport

Move over, electric cars: E-boats are coming — and investors are on board

Companies including Pure Watercraft and Arc Boats are aiming first at the small-boat sector but have visions of adapting their technologies for water taxis, ferries and larger vessels down the line.

By Maria Gallucci . 8 December 2021
Clean industry

Leaders in shipping, aviation and heavy industry chart a path to net zero ahead of COP26

The only catch? They say multitrillion-dollar investments and global regulatory consensus are musts.

By Jeff St. John . 21 October 2021
Solar

Newsletter: Solar sets sail...literally

Canary Media takes to the high seas.

By Julian Spector . 11 May 2021
Marine transport

Video: Yes, you can sail around the world on solar power

The French research ship Energy Observer proves the concept. But shipping remains a decarbonization challenge.

By Julian Spector . 10 May 2021
Video

Is the Energy Observer the future of carbon-free boating?

A French research vessel dubbed the Energy Observer logged nearly 11,000 nautical miles in 2020, entirely propelled by renewable energy captured onboard.

By Julian Spector . 7 May 2021