Porto do Açu adopts international environmental performance index for ships

Starting this year, Porto do Açu will adopt the Environmental Ship Index (ESI), an index that classifies vessels that exceed the emission standards established by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Ships that perform above environmental standards, including levels of greenhouse gas emissions, have access to different port tariffs. ESI is a project led by the World Ports Sustainability Program (WPSP), linked to the International Ports Association (IAPH).

“We have a world-class port infrastructure with the capacity to receive the largest ships in the world. By adopting Environmental ShipIndex, we made it clear that Açu is committed to participating in the global effort to reduce emissions”, explains José Firmo, CEO of Porto do Açu Operations.

The international shipping industry is estimated to be responsible for 2% to 3% of greenhouse gas emissions in the world. Shipments of crude oil, coal, iron ore, grains, and other bulk commodities represent more than 80% of global maritime trade.

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