New technologies for greener shipping

WORLD Maritime Day is celebrated annually on the last Thursday of September. This year, this special day fell on September 29.

We usually take for granted that most of the goods that we need would reach our shores, our homes and our workplaces efficiently, on time and in good condition, as a matter of routine, but few people appreciate the fact that it is international shipping that makes this possible. For centuries, shipping has provided a dependable, cost-effective means of delivering goods globally, facilitating commerce and helping make life comfortable for many.