The possibility of introducing zero carbon emission shipping - a market based perspective

dc.contributor.authorGladun, Daniela
dc.contributor.authorSchumacher, Therese
dc.contributor.departmentChalmers tekniska högskola / Institutionen för sjöfart och marin tekniksv
dc.contributor.departmentChalmers University of Technology / Department of Shipping and Marine Technologyen
dc.date.accessioned2019-07-03T14:16:25Z
dc.date.available2019-07-03T14:16:25Z
dc.date.issued2016
dc.description.abstractShipping is a vital part of international trade and currently one of the most environmentally friendly modes existing today. Nevertheless, with the growth of the world economy it is projected that the demand for seaborne transport will increase. This will lead to a significantly higher contribution of CO2 emissions from shipping if business as usual (BAU) continues without change. The aim of this study is to evaluate the possibility of introducing zero carbon emission shipping under the prevailing market conditions. The findings in this study are based on semi-structured interviews with various actors operating within and around the liner shipping segment (shipping companies, shippers, researchers and other actors). There is an apparent need for a global regulatory framework within shipping regarding CO2 emissions, as market forces alone will not bring about radical change towards decarbonisation. The study reveals a deadlock on the market with a lack of comprehension, a low level of integration and limited transparency which hinders the decarbonisation of the shipping industry. With an increased transparency it would be possible to introduce a zero carbon emission transport service, a radical alternative. Consequently, it will enable the industry to be in a better position to reach the climate targets set in the Paris Agreement, even if seaborne trade continues to grow.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12380/239100
dc.language.isoeng
dc.relation.ispartofseriesReport. X - Department of Shipping and Marine Technology, Chalmers University of Technology, Göteborg, Sweden
dc.setspec.uppsokTechnology
dc.subjectTransportteknik och logistik
dc.subjectHållbar utveckling
dc.subjectTransport
dc.subjectTransport Systems and Logistics
dc.subjectSustainable Development
dc.subjectTransport
dc.titleThe possibility of introducing zero carbon emission shipping - a market based perspective
dc.type.degreeExamensarbete för masterexamensv
dc.type.degreeMaster Thesisen
dc.type.uppsokH
local.programmeMaritime management (MPMAR), MSc
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