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Maersk sets net zero CO2 emission target by 2050

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Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping company, has set a goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. Depending on future development, this could rise to 15% by 2050, according to a 2016 study by the Danish Shipowner’s Association (DSA) and UCL Energy Institute. of global CO2 emissions. of global CO2 emissions.

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This Startup Is Using AI to Help Keep Store Shelves Stocked

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The company also is included in the startup portfolio for ChileGlobal Ventures , a startup accelerator. Wisy currently has 16 employees, who work in Costa Rica, Panama, Peru, the Philippines, and the United States. Chen is based in Panama City. Founded 2016. Wisy is piloting its AI platform with CCU.

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Mitsui OSK completes first hybrid car carrier vessel Emerald Ace; 2 new LNG carriers

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The Emerald Ace is equipped with a hybrid electric power supply system that combines a 160 kW solar generation system—jointly developed by MHI, Energy Company of Panasonic Group, and MOL—with lithium-ion batteries that can store some 2.2 The ships are slated for launching in 2016 and 2017. Click to enlarge.

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MHI completes development of next-generation LNG carrier; apple-shaped tanks and hybrid propulsion

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The new apple-shaped tanks constitute an improved version of high-reliability Moss-type tanks, and they have been adopted on the Sayaringo STaGE as part of MHI’s initiative to develop a vessel in the New Panamax category, i.e. capable of passing through the newly expanding Panama Canal which is expected to go into service early in 2016.

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SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft returns to Earth after second trip to orbit

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A SpaceX Cargo Dragon spacecraft has safely returned to Earth after a month in orbit, completing the company’s 24th successful cargo delivery to the International Space Station (ISS). Splashdown is expected in the Gulf of Mexico near Panama city at 22:05 today. tons (18,500 lb) – about 40% of all cargo delivered in 2021.

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