The Wall Street Journal

America’s Cup charts a course to net zero for shipping sector

America’s Cup charts a course to net zero for shipping sector
Emirates Team NZ competes in Barcelona. (Image: americascup.com)
The Wall Street Journal
By Perry Cleveland-Peck Merchant shipowners with an eye on sustainability goals will have Barcelona in their sights next month as the America’s Cup yacht race off the coast of the Mediterranean city offers the industry inspiration for a net-zero future. The sailing event, which is often described as Formula One racing on the sea, brings together world-class sailors and money-no-object design teams in a bid to create state-of-the-art boats in the hope of winning the world’s oldest international sports competition. But...

More Technology

Korean explosions show hard road to hydrogen economy
Technology

Korean explosions show hard road to hydrogen economy

A hydrogen economy needs a market and a social licence to operate.

Greg Hurrell 30 May 2025
AI reaches the Employment Court
Law & Regulation

Rachael Judge: AI reaches the Employment Court

Litigants should take care to ensure that AI is used appropriately.

Rachael Judge 30 May 2025
Trade Window sees ebitda breakeven for FY26
Markets

Trade Window sees ebitda breakeven for FY26

The company has shaved costs, grown revenue and benefited from trade turmoil.

Pattrick Smellie 29 May 2025
One NZ eyes regular fee reviews as connections plateau
Markets

One NZ eyes regular fee reviews as connections plateau

One NZ is increasing its margins and revenue per user even as new connection growth slows.

Dileepa Fonseka 29 May 2025