Heads of some of the worlds leading shipowners and charterers have signed a pledge to lead work to reach the ambitious carbon emission reduction goals set by the International Maritime Organisation earlier this year.

Executives from Cargill, Trafigura, Maersk, Euronav, GasLog, Ocean Network Express and MISC were among 34 leaders who committed to support the aim to cut greenhouse gas emissions from shipping by at least 50% by 2050 to help restrict climate change.