Berg Propulsion advocates for the immediate implementation of retrofit technologies on conventionally fueled vessels as a key strategy to achieve shipping decarbonization goals. David Sakandelidze, Business Manager for Energy and Efficiency at Berg Propulsion, emphasizes that the industry does not need to wait for future vessel designs to make significant progress in reducing emissions.
This perspective suggests that substantial environmental improvements can be realized by upgrading the current global fleet with readily available solutions. For freight forwarders and operations managers, this means that carriers may increasingly invest in optimizing their existing assets, potentially leading to more efficient vessel operations and a gradual reduction in the carbon footprint of their services. While direct rate impacts are not immediately clear, a more fuel-efficient fleet could contribute to stable or lower bunker surcharges in the long term, and improved schedule reliability through optimized propulsion systems.
