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This summer, a stunning "luxury ship" named The Louis made waves not across the seas, but in the heart of Shanghai. Docked at the iconic Taikoo Hui on West Nanjing Road, The Louis quickly became a viral sensation — a bold blend of modern aesthetics and maritime culture. But while The Louis was turning heads in China's fashion capital, a much deeper transformation was taking place in the real world of ocean shipping: a global push toward zero-carbon maritime transport.     The Green Shipping Imperative As climate change accelerates, the international shipping industry faces mounting pressure to decarbonize. In July 2023, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted the IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships (MEPC 80), establishing a long-term goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping by 2050. By 2030, the IMO calls for at least a 20% reduction in total GHG emissions from 2008 levels, with a stretch goal of 30%.   In parallel, the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) officially expanded to include shipping from January 2024. This policy mandates full coverage of CO₂, CH₄, and N₂O emissions for intra-EU voyages, and 50% coverage for international voyages involving EU ports — increasing to 100% by 2026. By 2027, vessels over 5,000 GT (gross tonnage), which account for over 85% of global maritime emissions, will face mandatory compliance under IMO's upcoming net-zero framework. Non-compliance could result in penalties as high as USD 380 per ton of CO₂ emitted.   China's Role in the New Maritime Order China is rapidly positioning itself as a global leader in green maritime innovation. In July 2025, Yangkpu Port in Hainan marked a national milestone: the country's first methanol-powered container vessel, built in China, fueled in China, and operating from a Chinese port — completing the nation's first "green shipping loop." With over 400 dual-fuel methanol vessels on order globally, demand for low-carbon marine fuels like green methanol is expected to surge from 4.42 million tons to over 13 million tons by 2027.   SIGAS: Enabling the Future of Clean Shipping As a global pioneer in gas analysis technologies, SIGAS is playing a critical role in empowering the shipping industry's net-zero transition. Backed by dual R&D hubs in Germany and China, SIGAS delivers cutting-edge sensing solutions for green ships, clean energy, and industrial decarbonization. In 2025, SIGAS launched the MarineZero+ product platform — a scalable, cost-effective solution for carbon tracking, emission compliance, and fuel optimization across the maritime value chain.   MarineZero+ Solutions at a Glance EmissionGuard CGC Series – Tailpipe Monitoring   SIGAS's EmissionGuard CGC Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS) provides real-time tracking of multiple pollutants including SO₂, NOx, CO₂, CH₄, and N₂O. Compatible with LNG, diesel, methanol, biofuels, and more, the system features patented NDIR + NDUV dual-spectrum technology and supports carbon accounting, regulatory reporting, and ESG audits.   EngineGuard – Engine Process Gas Monitoring System     In collaboration with top marine engine manufacturers, SIGAS developed EngineGuard, a high-precision gas detection system for dual-fuel engines (LNG, methanol, ammonia). Using advanced photoacoustic and laser spectroscopy, EngineGuard offers ppm-level detection of CH₄ and NH₃ leaks at fuel injection and bunkering points — safeguarding crews and ports during alternative fuel operations.   From Data to Decisions   What sets SIGAS apart is not just its hardware, but the intelligence behind it. By building a full-stack carbon management ecosystem — from fuel bunkering to tailpipe emissions — SIGAS enables a full lifecycle carbon footprint traceability. The MarineZero+ suite closes the loop with an integrated system of monitoring, analysis, and decision-making, giving shipowners and operators the tools they need to:   Ensure full compliance with IMO and EU carbon regulations Optimize fuel consumption and reduce OPEX Monetize carbon assets through accurate, verified data   Whether you're a shipowner, OEM, port authority, or logistics provider, SIGAS invites you to join the journey — and sail confidently toward a cleaner, smarter maritime future.

Amidst surging market demand, SIGAS marks a significant milestone—the inauguration of its new production facility and laboratory upgrade, solidifying its innovation foundation. Enhanced and expanded production lines embark on a new journey of scaled manufacturing, representing not just growth in size, but a leap in quality and efficiency. Join us today at Building 8, Binjiang Technology Innovation Center, No. 59 Jiangnan Avenue, Changshu Economic & Technological Development Zone, to witness SIGAS's transformation.   Stepping into SIGAS's new facility, the upgraded production lines and state-of-the-art laboratories immediately impress. In the production area, intelligent equipment operates in seamless sequence—from raw material input to finished product output—significantly boosting capacity.     These advanced systems, benchmarked against international top-tier standards, enable end-to-end process control, substantially enhancing the scale and efficiency of lean manufacturing. This ensures a consistent supply of high-quality, standardized products and exceptional solutions to the market.     Moving into the QC area, a culture of German precision and professionalism prevails. Every process, from raw material inspection to finished product performance testing, undergoes rigorous verification to ensure all parameters meet or exceed international standards.   Adjacent to QC, the newly upgraded laboratories and gas mixing room stand ready. Designed to German laboratory standards and adopting advanced equipment and cleanroom protocols, each lab features an air shower room to minimize particulate contamination, further elevating product precision and reliability. This lays a robust foundation for meeting future international market demands.     Within the new labs, comprehensively upgraded hardware and advanced testing instruments stand poised to provide core support for R&D innovation and quality assurance, accelerating SIGAS's progress in its development journey.     In the gas mixing room, cylinders of various specifications are systematically arranged. All cylinders undergo mandatory QC inspection and ERP management before entry, guaranteeing stable, reliable, and precise gas supply for production, testing, and inspection processes.     Coinciding with the sales conference, SIGAS colleagues from across the globe gathered before the new facility. Witnessing the growing team, with young talent infusing fresh vitality, a confident group portrait was captured. This image not only commemorates the facility's opening but also embodies the team's unified resolve towards new goals.     As the celebration drew to a close, champagne corks popped, bubbles rose elegantly, and exquisite refreshments were served. Colleagues raised glasses in joyous recognition, sharing success and mutual appreciation. In this moment, collective efforts transformed into shared happiness, inspiring the SIGAS team to strive further towards a promising future.     The launch of the new facility and laboratory upgrade stands as a pivotal milestone in SIGAS's development. From this new starting point, the SIGAS team embraces fresh challenges and opportunities with heightened passion and determination, steadfastly advancing towards industry leadership!  

第23回中国国際環境保護博覧会・会議（CIEPEC 2025）が北京で盛況のうちに終了しました。「技術がエコロジーを力づけ、イノベーションが汚染削減とカーボンニュートラルを推進」をテーマに掲げた本イベントでは、水処理、大気質管理、固形廃棄物リサイクル、環境モニタリングなど、産業チェーン全体にわたるソリューションが展示されました。 ブースの話題と技術交流 SIGASのブースでは、光音響分光技術、VOCモニタリングシステム、リアルタイム炭素排出分析システムといった最先端製品を展示し、大きな注目を集めました。環境機関、産業界、研究機関の代表者の方々がSIGASチームと活発な議論を行いました。 米国、英国、シンガポール、ドイツ、韓国、一帯一路諸国の大使館や機関の代表団もSIGASブースを訪れ、当社のチームが詳細な技術的説明で彼らを温かく迎えました。 SIGAS は、プロフェッショナリズムを通じて「中国のインテリジェント製造」の精度を実証し、揺るぎない熱意で信頼の架け橋を築きました。 名誉ある栄誉 展示会期間中、SIGASは中国環境保護産業協会より「環境モニタリング業界における共存的成長と相互成功のための協力者」の称号を授与されました。この名誉ある賞は、SIGASの技術的専門性を認めるだけでなく、オープンなコラボレーションと業界エコシステムの強化に向けた当社のコミットメントを高く評価するものです。 旅は続く：グリーンイノベーションの航海 CIEPEC 2025は終了しましたが、イノベーションを通じてエコシステムを守るというSIGASの使命は決して終わりません！上海で開催されるIE Expoにぜひご参加ください。 日付: 2025年4月21日～23日場所: 上海新国際博覧センター、ホールE4、ブースB52 一緒により環境に優しい未来に向けて前進し続けましょう！

中秋節の間、SIGAS ファミリーは味と温もりの饗宴のために集まります。1階はランタンや色とりどりのリボンで装飾され、賑やかなお祭りの雰囲気を醸し出しています。中秋のアクティビティのハイライトは、桃の花のペストリー作りでした。生地を伸ばして詰め物を詰め、型に押し込んで焼くまで、全員が活気に満ちた和やかな体験を楽しみました。 SIGASはまた、従業員一人ひとりに月餅と新鮮な果物の贈り物を用意し、全員の幸福を祈りました。この中秋節、SIGAS一家は自家製お菓子の甘さを楽しんだだけでなく、同社の深い配慮を感じました。 明るい月の下でこのユニークなお祭りの思い出を共有し、今後さらに温かい集まりができることを楽しみにしましょう。

2023 年も終わりに近づいています。今年は予想以上の困難に直面しましたが、より大きな成果を達成しました。世界に目を向けると、複雑かつ変化しやすい地域の安全保障形態、主要国間の熾烈な対立、地政学的なゲームは世界情勢に重大な影響を与え、世界の産業チェーンにも挑戦を与えています。   我が国を振り返ると、2023 年も経済成長は安定しており、GDP 成長率も緩やかな水準を維持し、グリーンで持続可能な開発が重要な方向性となりました。 2023 年にはある程度の回復と成長がみられますが、依然として課題に直面しています。政策変更は経営環境に大きな影響を与えるなど、マクロ経済が私たちに与える影響は遍在しています。金融政策、財政政策、産業政策の調整により、市場の需要と供給の関係、資本コスト、政策支援が変化し、当社の収益性と競争力に直接影響を与える可能性があります。     私たち SIGAS グループは、2023 年に新しいファミリーメンバーである SmartGAS が加わった最初の年となります。私たちは困難に直面しただけではなく、進歩し、成果を上げてきました。当社は引き続き製品を最適化し、新しい市場を開拓します。 SIGAS/SmartGAS メンバー全員の努力により、私たちは着実に前進しています。   2023 年は実績を残し、2024 年は成功を目指します。   2024年も今後も「激動の」年となるでしょう。複数の要因の影響により、さまざまな課題や不確実性が依然として存在しており、新規市場の将来の道筋は依然として険しいものとなる可能性があります。しかし、チャンスには常に課題が伴います。今後も研究開発への投資を増やしていきます。新産業、低炭素、海事、ヘルスケアの分野で差別化を図り、当社製品の優位性をアピールしていきます。また、お客様に高品質の製品とサービスを提供します。   2024 年、私たちが力を合わせて新たな課題を乗り越え、未来を一緒に築いていけますように。     皆様、明けましておめでとうございます。ご家族、パートナー、ご友人の皆様のご多幸をお祈り申し上げます。