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Logistics Partnerships Move Deeper Into Decarbonization DHL Group and home and living e commerce platform Westwing have expanded their long running delivery partnership, combining faster fulfillment with lower carbon logistics...
• IKEA begins large scale electrification of heavy road freight in Italy, targeting more than 1.2 million zero emission kilometers annually.• Collaboration with LC3 Trasporti and Mercedes Benz Trucks reflects...
As European governments push to decarbonize transport systems under tightening climate targets, private capital is moving to fill a widening infrastructure gap in rail. KKR has agreed to acquire a...
DHL Global Forwarding and Air France KLM Martinair Cargo have expanded their partnership with a new framework agreement aimed at accelerating decarbonization across the air freight sector, shifting the focus...
• Europe targets 20 million tonnes of sustainable fuels by 2035, requiring €100 billion in investments.• The plan integrates the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal and Competitiveness Compass to scale renewable...
• The world’s first in-motion wireless charging highway has launched on France’s A10, allowing trucks, buses, and cars to recharge while driving.• Tests show Electreon’s system delivers over 200 kW...
• The US has threatened sanctions on countries supporting an EU-backed global framework to cut shipping emissions.• The IMO proposal would introduce the first global pricing mechanism for maritime emissions,...
Global fashion and lifestyle retailer SHEIN and Lufthansa Cargo have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and develop broader carbon-reduction...
Seaspan Energy and Anew Climate have entered a strategic partnership to deliver renewable liquefied natural gas (R-LNG) to shipowners along the North American West Coast. The initiative marks the region’s...
DHL Supply Chain has launched a pilot program in Japan deploying hydrogen-powered fuel cell (FC) trucks, marking a milestone in its push toward decarbonized logistics. The initiative is part of...
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the availability of more than $21 million through New York’s Clean Mobility Program to fund scalable, zero-emission transportation projects. The initiative supports community-led demonstration projects...
DP World has partnered with enterprise climate platform Watershed to modernize and scale its sustainability reporting across European operations. Operating in over 75 countries, the logistics leader faced challenges with...
Moeve has signed a landmark agreement with Grupo Armas Trasmediterránea to supply 40,000 tons of second-generation (2G) marine biofuels through the end of 2025. The long-term contract, with extension potential...
DHL Group has unveiled a promising new emissions-cutting tool in its decarbonization strategy: the Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV), built in collaboration with Scania. Tested over 100 days between Berlin...
Hitachi ZeroCarbon has launched a full-spectrum electric vehicle (EV) fleet solution to support businesses through every stage of their decarbonisation journey, just a decade ahead of Europe’s 2035 zero-emissions mandate....
Global maritime shipping is poised for a transformative shift following a landmark agreement reached by the UN International Maritime Organization (IMO). The newly approved framework sets the sector on course...
GreenLine Mobility Solutions, a logistics firm backed by the Essar Group, is accelerating its green transportation goals with a $1 billion investment—including $275 million in equity from its promoters and...
Neste and DB Schenker have joined forces to accelerate low-emission logistics in Asia-Pacific, kicking off a trial that marks the first use of Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ for road transport...
EBRD backs Morocco’s railway sustainability efforts The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing up to MAD 400 million (€38.4 million) in Morocco’s railway sector, supporting a MAD...
Driving the Shift to Zero-Emission Mobility The EU is investing nearly €422 million in 39 projects to expand alternative fuel supply infrastructure along the trans-European transport network (TEN-T). The funding...
KKR, a leading global investment firm, has announced a binding agreement to acquire Dawsongroup, a prominent asset leasing company. This partnership will accelerate Dawsongroup’s sustainable growth and fleet decarbonization efforts....
What’s happening: Hyundai has partnered with its UAE distributor, Juma Al Majid Company, to deliver two hydrogen fuel cell buses as part of Abu Dhabi’s Green Bus Programme. This initiative,...
Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi and MSC Group President Diego Aponte have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop joint initiatives focused on sustainability and energy transition. The agreement seeks...
Amazon.com and IKEA, prominent members of the Zero Emissions Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA), are intensifying their efforts to decarbonize ocean shipping by preparing for a major tender to launch in...
Switzerland is leading the way in clean energy with a world-first project: the installation of removable solar panels on active railway tracks. Developed by start-up Sun-Ways in partnership with EPFL,...
Key Impact Points: Saudi Arabia has completed the first hydrogen train test in the Middle East, according to Dr. Bashar Al-Malik, CEO of the Saudi Railway Company. “This project is...
QNB Group has signed a landmark agreement with DHL Express to incorporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) into its shipping solutions, cutting CO2 emissions by 50% for all express air shipments....
Volvo Trucks is set to revolutionize the electric truck market with its latest model, which boasts a range of up to 600 km on a single charge. This new capability...
India is making a bold move toward environmental sustainability with the “Indian Zero Emission Trucking Policy Advisory,” aiming to transition entirely to zero-emission trucks (ZETs) by 2050. The government’s Office...
Etihad Rail, the UAE’s rail network developer and operator, has taken a significant step towards sustainability by launching a Sustainable Finance Framework. This framework is designed to align future financing...
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a significant $200 million increase in funding for zero-emission school buses, the second wave from New York’s historic $4.2 billion Environmental Bond Act. This new funding,...
Freeport East Partners with ITES for Green Transport Growth Freeport East has teamed up with Innovating for Transport and Energy Systems (ITES) to drive clean transport innovation and enhance trade...
In a significant step towards sustainable transportation, Daimler Truck has initiated customer trials for their Mercedes-Benz GenH2 hydrogen fuel cell trucks. Five prototype trucks are being tested by Amazon, Air...
Google and DHL Team Up for Sustainable Shipping DHL and Google have partnered to utilize the DHL Express GoGreen Plus service, employing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for express shipping of...
DHL and Envision have joined forces to drive the decarbonization of the aviation industry, with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as a pivotal focus. This collaboration aims to elevate DHL’s SAF...
The European Commission has announced a record €7 billion investment in sustainable, safe, and smart transport infrastructure through the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). This marks the largest call under the...
E.ON and MAN Truck & Bus are spearheading the expansion of electric truck charging infrastructure in Germany and Europe. Their partnership will establish around 170 locations with approximately 400 charging...
Vale, in collaboration with Komatsu and Cummins, has announced the development of Dual Fuel haul trucks, utilizing a mix of ethanol and diesel. This pioneering initiative aims to reduce direct...
Key Impact Points: Peab has successfully issued green bonds totaling $141 million, demonstrating robust investor interest with around 150 participants. These funds will bolster Peab’s commitment to achieving its climate...
Anne Windberg Baarup took over the management of the sustainability department for Continental’s group sector ContiTech on June 1, 2024. She is now responsible for the strategic direction and global management...
EPA’s Clean School Bus Rebate Program to fund over 3,400 new clean school buses in approximately 530 districts across the nation The Biden-Harris Administration announced the recipients of the U.S....
The Council adopted a regulation on tracking and reducing methane emissions. It is part of the ‘Fit for 55’ package. The regulation introduces new requirements on measuring, reporting and verifying...
Einride, a freight mobility company that provides digital, electric and autonomous technology, announced today its partnership with DP World, a renowned global leader in supply chain solutions headquartered in Dubai. The...
The Council formally adopted the regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles, amending and strengthening the existing EU rules. The updated rules will further reduce CO2 emissions from road transport and will introduce...
Heavy-duty electric trucks are now rolling out across Southern California, including Amazon’s first electric trucks in our ocean freight operations. Customers in Southern California may soon begin spotting the newest...
Funding from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda will provide transport infrastructure needed to support future growth of the carbon capture and storage industry As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the...
RMI and the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) will collaborate with the Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance (ZEMBA) and Hapag-Lloyd to pilot a Maritime Book and...
The Global Maritime Forum and RMI (founded as the Rocky Mountain Institute), under Mission Innovation’s umbrella, released a report outlining strategies for ports to become first movers in providing green methanol...
Landmark Strategy Will Build on New National Electric Vehicle Freight Corridors Designated by the Federal Highway Administration and Advance the President’s Clean Transportation Goal to Decarbonize the Freight Sector to...
The partnership has seen the transition into a more sustainable era of transport and logistics as Formula 1 looks to reach its Net Zero goal by 2030. DHL and Formula...
Unprecedented transport budget targeted at smaller cities, towns and rural areas will fund projects that matter most to local communities.From:Department for Transport, Prime Minister’s Office, 10 Downing Street, The Rt Hon Rishi...
California is investing an unprecedented amount of funding to build a bigger, better network of charging and refueling infrastructure for zero-emission cars, trucks and buses. The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved a $1.9...
First-of-its-kind technology treats vessel-born emissions with more than 95% efficacy, bringing legacy ocean-going vessels into California Air Resources Board compliance and drastically improving air quality in port communities STAX Engineering,...
A.P. Moller – Maersk´s (Maersk) greenhouse gas emissions targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to be in line with the 1.5-degree pathway from the Paris...
The Paul Hydrogen Power-Truck, a vehicle based on the Mercedes-Benz Atego, will be used during the one-year pilot for distribution and line hauls at the Cologne location. In early February,...
The Board of Directors of the European Investment Bank (EIB) today approved €3.2 billion of new financing to support clean energy, transport, corporate research and development, and business investment. “The...
Together with Schneider Electric, DHL Global Forwarding has successfully deployed two innovative multi-modal shipping bridges – between Singapore and North America and between India and North America – to reduce Scope...
EIB Global has signed memorandums of understanding for project co-financing with the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Uzbekistan and with the Development Bank of Kazakhstan for a...
The Global Gateway Investors Forum for EU-Central Asia Transport Connectivity opened today in Brussels, bringing together governments, financing institutions, businesses and civil society from Europe, Central Asia and beyond. European Commission Executive...
The world’s first large methanol-enabled container vessel has been named “Ane Maersk” at a ceremony in the shipyard of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) in Ulsan, South Korea. The...
The United States Postal Service (USPS), alongside White House officials, unveiled its first set of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its South Atlanta Sorting and Delivery Center (S&DC). Charging...
A.P. Moller – Maersk welcomes Flying Tiger Copenhagen as another customer that will transport its entire ocean freight transport volume under Maersk care with the ECO Delivery solution from 2024...
The Council and the European Parliament’s negotiators today reached a provisional political agreement on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs). The aim is to further reduce CO2 emissions in the road transport sector and to...
Key Impact Points: A successful 2023: BMW Group posts record sales, meets ambitious e-mobility growth targets The BMW Group delivered a total of 2,555,341 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce vehicles to...
Key Impact Points: Google aims to be your partner in building a greener future. In 2024, we’re offering innovative tools and information to help you make more sustainable choices across...
Road vehicles to stay cleaner for longer, to improve air quality On Monday, Parliament and Council reached a provisional agreement on new rules to reduce road transport emissions for passenger...
Rivian Automotive, Inc. and AT&T* have announced that they have signed an agreement for AT&T to purchase Rivian electric vehicles (EVs) for AT&T’s fleet through a pilot program aimed at cutting transport emissions....
Amazon is accelerating its transition to sustainable logistics in Europe, significantly increasing its reliance on rail and sea transport. This eco-friendly shift not only reduces the company’s carbon footprint by...
Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company, is cutting its ocean logistics greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by using Maersk’s ECO Delivery solution for 100% of its ocean containers shipped...
A.P. Moller-Maersk (Maersk) announced more than USD$500 million investment to expand its supply chain infrastructure to support Southeast Asia’s emergence as a global production hub and a consumption powerhouse. Maersk’s...
The new DHL Europe Innovation Center will serve as a hub for trend research and technology development, providing innovative solutions to assist customers and partners in navigating their logistics journey....
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the French region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine signed a €500 million framework finance contract to promote carbon-free transport. This investment aims to improve rail service quality in...
The primary goal is to make substantial reductions in carbon emissions in line with the Group’s Sustainability Roadmap. DHL Supply Chain is rolling out a global Green Transport Policy signaling...
Scania and SSAB have signed a letter of intent to decarbonise all steel deliveries from SSAB to Scania’s heavy-duty vehicles in 2030. Deliveries of SSABs Fossil-free™ steel is targeted to...
CRH, the global leader in building materials solutions, and Volvo Group, the leader in transport and infrastructure solutions, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate net-zero innovations in...
Scania West Africa, TotalEnergies Marketing Côte d’Ivoire, ANADER and LA SIR have inaugurated a biodiesel pilot in Abidjan, the capital city of Côte d’Ivoire. The pilot aims to dramatically reduce emissions...
Enilive (Eni Sustainable Mobility), through the Eni Fuel company, and Lannutti Group, a leading operator in the logistics and road transport sector, have signed an agreement for the use of...
The EU Council has reached an agreement (‘general approach’) on a proposal to update and strengthen the regulation on CO2 emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles. The aim of the proposal is...
Berge Bulk, one the world’s leading dry bulk ship owners, launches its Newcastlemax bulker, Berge Olympus, with four retrofitted BARTech WindWings by Yara Marine Technologies. The WindWings installation is part...
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