We’re delighted to partner with Mercy Ships, donating a portion of our commission to deliver life-changing surgeries & medical aid to those in Africa who need it. This partnership reflects our core values of integrity, collaboration, and shared success.
The IMO’s Net-Zero Framework and the Road Ahead for Global Shipping
The IMO has adopted a draft amendment to Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention approving a Net-Zero shipping policy framework by or around 2050. Set to take effect in 2028, the “J9 Bridge” style scheme as it is known, sets out a two-tiered carbon pricing mechanism & fuel standard, which if adopted late this year, will make shipping the first industry of any to have a global carbon price agreed with internationally mandated emissions reduction targets.
Shipbroking Majors unite to launch Ocean Recap, the new solution in the Recap & Charter Party management space
London, 2025: In a pioneering collaboration, five of the world’s leading shipbroking firms – Arrow, Gibson Shipbrokers, Howe Robinson, IFCHOR GALBRAITHS and SSY – have united to introduce Ocean Recap – a purpose-built Recap and Charter Party management platform.
IG Sustainability and Maritime Carbon Solutions at the webinar “Bureau Veritas presents: OrbitMI’s ecosystem approach to FuelEU Maritime”
At a recent webinar hosted by Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore and OrbitMI Inc., Eleni Chavredaki from the IG Sustainability and Maritime Carbon Solutions Team, shared insights into the commercial and operational shifts expected as the FuelEU Maritime regulation takes effect.
All eyes on the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 82nd session
This week, the MEPC meets to discuss new GHG reduction measures, including a maritime emissions levy and updates to the CII framework, aimed at aligning global and regional regulations to streamline maritime decarbonisation efforts effectively.
One Year Since Our Merger Party: Celebrating Unity, Values, and Achievements
One year after our internal Greece merger party, we celebrate achievements and a stronger, more united IFCHOR GALBRAITHS driven by a shared vision. Enjoy the video accompanying this article to see our shared values and team spirit.
Insights from the European Climate Summit 2024 – Sailing through the Maritime ETS
At IETA’s European Climate Summit 2024, our co-Head of Sustainability discussed the maritime industry’s adaptation to the EU-ETS, highlighting the challenges and strategic responses essential for complying with upcoming regulatory milestones and facilitating the global shift towards decarbonisation.
Red Sea diversion and sectoral EUA demand
Rerouted shipping via Cape of Good Hope raises emissions, with a modest immediate EUA demand impact. Read the latest IG Sustainability short report analysing costs, risk, and environmental implications.
Inside the EU-ETS Era
As COP28 calls for fossil fuel abandonment, the shift to green fuels necessitates substantial financial investment and cross-industry collaboration for effective decarbonisation. The EU-ETS, now live and counting, offers a framework for impactful maritime sector transformation.
Maritime Carbon Solutions’ Emissions Estimator gives predictability on voyage costs with EU ETS on Orbit platform
MCS, a joint venture between IFCHOR GALBRAITHS and OrbitMI, utilizes an Emissions Estimator tool, powered by AI and voyage data that provides real-time CO2 predictions, supporting shipowners in EU ETS preparation and compliance.
Green Shipping Insights: IG Sustainability Team at Capital Link Japan Maritime Forum 2023
We are excited to share some thoughts and insights from our very own Trifon Tsentides, Head of Strategy & Business Development at IG Sustainability, from the 2nd Annual Capital Link Japan Maritime Forum 2023!
IMO MEPC 80: Aligning with Paris Agreement 1.5C GHG reduction pathway, or not?
While what has been agreed at the last IMO meeting is far more ambitious and sends a strong signal, which is significant, will it be enough to bring the shipping industry closer to the Paris Agreement goals on climate change?
UNO Offshore joins IFCHOR GALBRAITHS to form IG Offshore
IFCHOR GALBRAITHS has welcomed UNO Offshore and is thrilled to add Hans Christensen and his team members to our family.
A Chronology of our Merger
Merger of IFCHOR and Galbraiths creates a new entity, IFCHOR GALBRAITHS, that combines the wider network, focused research, and advanced digital infrastructure of both organizations to offer greater value to their shipping clients.
FuelEU Maritime Regulation
The FuelEU Maritime regulation: creating challenges and opportunities too.
Maritime’s inclusion in the EU-ETS
The maritime sector will be included into the EU from 2024 onwards, changing seaborne freight dynamics.