Cargo Clean Up: Seabound’s Super Scrubber
Wallis Shipping are consistently striving for a greener future in freight transport, which is especially difficult given the nature and logistics of the industry we work in. So, when we see exciting new green initiatives popping up in the news, we get super excited.
Seabound, a London-based startup company aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the sea shipping industry, has created a fascinating new tool that is able to scrub CO2 and sulphur from the ship’s exhaust. Successful prototypes have shown that the Seabound unit can capture 78% of all the carbon from the exhaust, and 90% of the sulphur. That is no easy feat!
This carbon-capture unit has been proven to work, has shown that it’s scalable and cost-effective, and it even aligns with new IMO rules. So why is it a point of contention?
Some vocal critics believe that this sort of technology could divert attention away from the focus on long-term solutions, such as moving over to zero-emission fuels.
However, Alisha Fredriksson, co-founder and CEO of Seabound, believes their technology could help to bridge the gap, assisting shipping companies to meet new regulations while the green fuels scale up.
Seabound's unit can capture 78% of all the carbon from the ship's exhaust
Alisha Fredriksson told The Guardian newspaper: “We can grow the amount of carbon capture as the regulations ramp up,” Fredriksson has said, highlighting that the units can begin reducing ship emissions with immediate effect, while the industry gradually adopts green fuels.
Alright, we recognise that achieving a fully sustainable freight industry isn’t going to happen overnight - but innovations like Seabound’s carbon-capture unit offer a practical, positive step in the right direction.
As the shipping industry faces increasing pressure to clean up its ecological degradation, it’s exciting to see bright, forward-thinking companies pushing the boundaries and offering workable solutions.
We’re eager to see more bold and brilliant ideas like this shaping the future of freight transport. We wish Seabound the very best on their company mission!
In the meantime, why don’t you check out our Ship Green organisation? We’re working with a great group of freight forwarders and shipping specialists to contribute to a greener future for the industry. Read more here!
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