Abstract
The shipping industry is crucial to the global economy, handling 85% of world trade and supporting significant employment and GDP contributions globally. However, the environmental impact of shipping, especially CO2 emissions, creates challenges and prompts actions from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the EU, aiming for emissions reduction by 2050 through various strategies, including the "Fit for 55" package and revised MARPOL Annex VI. This research focuses on eco-friendly investment strategies in the container shipping market from the shipowner's perspective. The study analyzes the new-building, sales & purchase, and freight markets and their interrelationship, as concentrating on the three selected markets allows for a deeper, more focused analysis of the aspects that directly influence growth opportunities, market expansion, and the strategic decision-making process of investors and shipping companies. To do this, econometric modelling is used to assess the impact of IMO regulations on investment decisions in the container shipping sector, aiming to identify optimal strategies for shipowners to manage decarbonization challenges while maintaining competitiveness and profitability.
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