Podcast: Decarbonizing Shipping — Does the Cargo Owner Still Have a Role to Play?

As shipping faces growing climate regulation, much of the responsibility has been placed on shipowners to cut emissions. But where does that leave cargo owners? In this episode of Future Bound, the podcast from Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC), our Managing Director of Klaveness Digital, Ingrid Kylstad, joined KCC’s Head of Decarbonization, Peter Rayers for a deep dive into the cargo owner’s evolving role when it comes to decarbonizing shipping.

The conversation explores whether cargo owners still have influence over emissions outcomes, and how their choices can shape supply chain performance and sustainability. From commercial innovation and emissions data to frameworks like the Sea Cargo Charter and KCC’s carbon-adjusted freight (CAF) model, the episode highlights how industry dynamics are shifting toward more collaborative, carbon-conscious operations.

Topics covered in this episode:

• The continued importance of scope 3 emissions and how cargo owners are responding.

• The integration of emissions data into freight and chartering decisions.

• Why transparency and reliable data are critical for emerging business models.

• How front-runner initiatives are redefining collaboration between shipowners and cargo owners.

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