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As COP25 Proceeds Sustainable Shipping Initiative Report Released with an Eye on Zero Carbon by 2050

Biofuels Considered as an Alternative but Risky Source of Power for Vessels of the Future

WORLDWIDE – The Sustainable Shipping Initiative (SSI) has released its report, 'The Role of Sustainable Biofuels in the Decarbonisation of Shipping' at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP25) currently underway in Madrid. Outlining the findings of an inquiry commissioned by the SSI in January 2019, the report reflects a broad stakeholder consultation process to explore the potential role of biofuels in the decarbonisation of shipping.

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

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Lower Aviation Fuel Costs Anticipated Making Airline Outlook Positive - but Cargo Demand Falling

Industry Reports a Decade in the Black as Annual Freight Figures Slip Away

WORLDWIDE – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecasts in a report published this month that the global airline industry will produce a net profit of $29.3 billion in 2020, improved over a net profit of $25.9 billion expected in 2019, which was revised downward from a $28 billion forecast in June. If achieved, 2020 will mark the passenger and air cargo industry's 11th consecutive year in the black.

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

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European Call to Ban Drink Driving with Alcolocks Mandatory on HGVs and Coaches

As Christmas Looms Alcohol Will Blight Celebrations for Many

EUROPE – At this time of year the scourge of drink driving is very much in the front of many people's minds, and sadly some of those will be remembering Christmas for all the wrong reasons, having lost a loved one to a drink driving incident. Now the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) is calling for the European Union to introduce a zero-tolerance drink-driving limit in 2020.

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

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As Britain Goes to the Polls Maritime Charity Launches its Own Manifesto

Aspirations for the Future of Seafaring

UK – WORLDWIDE – Chiming with the country's current mode Seafarers UK, the charity for those who work at sea, has published a new ten-point manifesto setting out the charity's commitment for seafarers' safety and welfare before, during and after their seafaring careers.

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

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Major Container Line Will Routinely Bunker Biofuels as Sulphur Cap Comes Into Force

MSC Will Utilise Responsibly Sourced Blended Oils

NETHERLANDS – Following successful trials with biofuel blends earlier this year, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has decided to continue bunkering responsibly sourced biofuel blended oils on a routine basis with the use of biofuel in its vessels calling in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

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New Middle East Logistics Hub Entirely Powered by the Sun

Solar Energy Builds Greener Supply Chain

DUBAI – DB Schenker has opened its first fully solar-powered logistics centre in Dubai with an area of 33,000 m². The regional distribution centre, DLC II, is located in the logistics area of Dubai South, in the immediate vicinity of Al Maktoum International Airport, and will become a central regional logistics hub in the Middle East for DB Schenker's customers.

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

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Transport and Logistics Charity Gets Commendation from World Health Organization

Industry Generosity is Saving the Lives of Kids Across Africa

ZAMBIA – UK – WORLDWIDE – The World Health Organization (WHO) has commended logistics charity Transaid's live-saving transportation project in Zambia, which has helped to dramatically reduce severe malaria mortality in children under six years of age, reporting it as being 'feasible, safe and effective in hard-to-reach communities'.

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

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Nothing Boring About Shipping Mary Home to Germany

Giant Machine is Latest Project Freight Forwarding Job

UK – GERMANY – There is nothing (yet everything) boring about the latest project freight forwarding consignment completed by specialist transport outfit Fracht. The shipment involved the carriage of a 515 tonne tunnel boring machine Mary from the recently completed River Humber utility tunnel to its home in Germany.

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

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Specialist Beverage Freight Forwarding and Logistics Group Introduces New Product

New Design Flexitank to Hold Temperature Controlled Liquids

UK – WORLDWIDE – Having consolidated the brand under one new banner in October Hillebrand, the specialist in the forwarding, transport and logistics of beverages, is launching what it calls a revolutionary 40 foot flexitank, enabling customers to transport non-hazardous liquids across the world more sustainably and in temperature-controlled conditions.

Monday, December 9, 2019

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Despite Simmering Row New Owners Found for Iconic Road Haulage and Logistics Brand

Multi Million Pound Cash Injection Makes Jobs Safe Over Christmas

UK – The latest shenanigans at Stobart Logistics, a group rescued from imminent administration on Friday when the offer of a £55 million cash injection from main shareholder and former owner DBay Advisors was accepted by shareholders, underscores the complexity of a business which began life as a one truck outfit hauling fertiliser in the 1960's and which has grown inordinately ever since.

Monday, December 9, 2019

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