The human side of operational efficiency in shipping

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January 26, 2026

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$Operational efficiency is one of the most immediate and scalable levers for improving fuel savings, resilience, and decarbonisation in the maritime sector. As zero-emission fuels increase costs, efficiency gains are essential for competitiveness and compliance. Despite proven tools and well-understood optimisation levers, most companies capture only a fraction of the potential value due to misaligned incentives, siloed decision-making, fragmented KPIs, and risk-averse commercial structures that reinforce inefficient behaviour. Insights from a Global Maritime Forum workshop underscored the importance of aligning incentives and outcomes.$