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CMA CGM and DSV just signed a deal that will eliminate 12,000 tons of carbon emissions over two years using biofuel-powered shipping. The partnership proves major companies can slash their environmental impact while still moving goods across oceans.
Two global shipping companies just signed a deal to slash 12,000 tonnes of carbon emissions over two years using cooking oil turned into marine fuel. The partnership shows how the freight industry is finding creative ways to clean up ocean transport without waiting for perfect solutions.
Three global companies just teamed up to create technology that predicts ammonia leaks on ships before they happen. The breakthrough could make cleaner ocean shipping much safer as the industry moves away from fossil fuels.
Nineteen European maritime leaders, including major shipbuilder Damen, just signed nine technology roadmaps charting a clear course to decarbonize shipping by 2050. The plan includes concrete targets for 2035, 2040, and 2050 to make ocean transport sustainable while keeping Europe competitive.
One of the world's largest port operators is investing $76 million to bring more than 70 electric trucks to Pakistan's busiest container terminal. After a successful test year, Hutchison Ports Pakistan is betting big on batteries to clean up port operations.
A cruise ship that thinks, learns, and improves itself just set sail from Italy. Fincantieri's "Navis Sapiens" platform marks a new era where vessels evolve over time like living systems.
A major shipping pallet company just proved that swapping disposable wood pallets for reusable ones slashes greenhouse gas emissions by 88%. The independently verified study offers warehouses and retailers an easy way to dramatically cut their carbon footprint.
A major freight company is testing Tesla's electric big rig on Chicago routes, showing how traditional trucking can slash emissions without sacrificing reliability. It's part of a 15-year push that's already racked up 87 million cleaner miles.
Twenty-four shipping and cruise companies voluntarily slowed their vessels near San Diego Bay, cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 6,500 metric tons in a single year. The program proves environmental wins are possible when ports and maritime companies work together.
Amazon Japan is speeding up deliveries and slashing emissions by transporting packages on the iconic Shinkansen bullet trains. The electric trains cut travel times by 70% while helping the company reach its net-zero carbon goals.
A new retrofit kit lets cargo ships switch to clean biofuels in hours, not months, helping the maritime industry cut carbon emissions without replacing expensive equipment. Thousands of vessels can now adopt renewable fuels without the typical downtime or cost.
A new company just revealed a fully autonomous trailer that hauls cargo without needing a truck at all. The battery-powered Humble Hauler could make shipping cleaner, safer, and more efficient by eliminating the entire cab.