Red Sea Events Driving Container Ship Carbon Emissions to New High
The Suez Canal is a major artery in the global supply chain through which approximately 12% of global trade, including 30% of container traffic, passes each year.
The recent, ongoing attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea have prompted vessels to reroute, forgoing the Suez Canal to take safer transit around the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa. This variation can add 4,000 nautical miles and ten days to a voyage and requires more fuel, resulting in a significant increase in maritime carbon emissions.
25% Increase in Emissions per TEU
CO2 emissions per day per TEU have increased by 25% for ULCVs and 17% for Neopanamax container vessels for the first ten days of 2024 as compared to all of 2023. These are driving a 7% increase in CO2 emissions per day per TEU for the entire global container fleet when comparing the same periods.
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CargoMetrics Maritime Emission Benchmark Products
These insights were obtained from the CargoMetrics Maritime Emission – Global Benchmark products that measure global shipping carbon emissions and fuel consumption. The products are available in daily, weekly, and monthly versions and include data by vessel class (tanker, dry bulk, and container) and size. The monthly products, including sample data and data dictionaries, are available now on Amazon Data Exchange.
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