Key stats
- Shipping generates about 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions—a share that could rise to 10% by 2050 without action
- One in three containers moves empty, wasting around 60 million trips each year and costing the industry up to $20 billion
- IoT can reduce pre-trip inspections by up to 80%, saving both energy and cost
What you’ll learn
- Container IoT can deliver immediate results by improving efficiency and asset utilisationÂ
- Financiers and customers are demanding transparencyÂ
- How shippers can turn ESG compliance and emissions reporting into a competitive advantage
Real-world examples
- Ikea, Michelin and Unilever aim to ship only on zero-carbon vessels by 2040.Â
- Amazon and Walmart require ESG data from their carriers.Â
- The IMO set a net-zero target for 2050 with checkpoints in 2030 and 2040.Â
