London shipowner looks to wind to propel green transition Transport and infrastructure A London-based private shipowner is spearheading a drive to bring wind-powered shipping to the forefront of the UK’s bid to decarbonise. Union Maritime will take delivery of a 115,000-tonne oil tanker fitted with 120ft sails later this month. It is aiming to build a fleet of up to 34 wind-assisted ships, which would be the [...]
Why London is a ‘very positive’ story for UK shipping Business More than a quarter of the UK's deep sea shipping cargo travels through London Gateway port, with a ramp up in capacity expected this decade.