date:Nov 21, 2019
The sulfur content in the fuel used for maritime transport, which currently is limited at 3.5%, will be limited to 0.5% starting January 1, 2020. This new regulation of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will lead to a rise in fuel prices that will affect the maritime transit of agricultural goods.
According to the IMO, the objective of this requirement is to improve air quality and protect the environment. The combustion of the ship's engine releases sulfur into the atmosphere along