In this issue, we look at how Hutchison Ports reduces emissions through its new sustainability strategy and is contributing to slowing down global warming and climate change. There is an overview of the latest developments in green fuels and how innovators adopt ideas from nature to deliver clean drinking water to seafarers and reduce usage of thousands of plastic water bottles. High freight rates sparked a flurry of shipbuilding orders from ship owners caused by surging consumer demand. We also identify the characteristics and advantages to different types of trade zones benefiting world trade.