Green

Lufthansa and Jettainer conclude trials with lightweight containers

After around 120,000 trial runs on Lufthansa flights and six months of materials tests with the "Süddeutsches Kunststoffzentrum Würzburg", Lufthansa Cargo and Jettainer have successfully concluded a pilot scheme on the use of lightweight containers.

(Mar 8, 2010)

Hamburg Sud expands reefer fleet

Hamburg Sud recently upgraded its fleet with 3,000 containers incorporating the energy efficient PrimeLINE container refrigeration units from Carrier Corp.

(Mar 1, 2010)

South Africa's supply chain future

According to research conducted by Frost & Sullivan for Barloworld Logistics, South Africa still lacks the logistics and transportation infrastructure to compete on a global level. Sharon Gill reports ...

(Feb 19, 2010)

YRC launches Green Balance Calculator

YRC Worldwide has launched an emissions calculator that helps to clarify the environmental impact of transportation activities and identify possible alternatives.

(Feb 16, 2010)

FedEx teams up with EMBARQ in Mexico

FedEx and its operating companies, along with EMBARQ - The World Resources Institute Centre for Sustainable Transport - have announced the National Network for Sustainable Urban Mobility in Mexico.

(Feb 4, 2010)

Recession bites IdleAire

IdleAire - the US company that provided heating, cooling, electrical outlets and communications at truck stops, has ceased operations effective January 29th.

(Feb 1, 2010)

UPS adds more “green” trucks to North American fleet

UPS has deployed 245 new delivery trucks powered by Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) to cities in Colorado and California.

(Jan 29, 2010)

USTDA approves Janel’s pilot project in China

Janel World Trade's position as both a logistics service provider and the sole distributor of an algaecide has earned the company a double-sided opportunity in China.

(Jan 29, 2010)

CKYH Alliance slow steams in Asia – Europe trade

The CKYH Alliance will implement slow steaming on the current Asia-Europe/ Mediterranean loops.

(Jan 26, 2010)

World Shipping Council proposes global emissions reduction system

The World Shipping Council and its members have proposed to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and its member governments a new global Vessel Efficiency System, which would improve the carbon and fuel efficiency of the world's fleet and therefore reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

(Jan 22, 2010)