Green shipping and the blue economy
The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) net-zero emissions target by 2050 is challenging. Today, the industry accounts for 3% of the world’s total emissions – matching the output of the aviation sector. Growth in global trade and production have seen emissions surge in recent years. The industry is predicted to grow at 2% year on year to 2028, a trend which, […]
Environmental regulations front of mind in transportation sector
Digitisation, cost control and the sustainability are among the top priorities for European and North American transportation industry execs. That’s according to Transporeon’s annual Transportation Pulse Report, which unveils key developments that will shape the transportation and logistics sector in 2025. More than 100 European and North American supply chain and logistics executives from Transporeon’s shipper […]
SSE Energy Solutions to build first electric HGV charging hub
SSE Energy Solutions will build its first fully electric charging hub for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) at Tyseley Energy Park in Birmingham in the West Midlands. The hub, located near the busy A45 in the east of the city, will accommodate up to four electric HGVs at a time and house powerful 360 kW chargers […]
JCB to test ‘world’s first’ hydrogen-powered digger
The world’s first hydrogen-powered digger will soon be on UK roads and building sites following recent government approval, helping to decarbonise the UK’s construction industry. The UK government has given special dispensation, under a vehicle special order, that allows JCB to test and use its hydrogen-powered backhoe loader on UK roads. The vehicle special order […]
How Purpose-Built Containers Can Help Businesses Meet Their Environmental Goals
In the age of sustainability, businesses are growing the efforts to meet new environmental goals. Whether preserving the environment or reducing waste, your choice of workspace is vital. Of course, sustainability has more benefits for businesses than simply protecting the environment. For consumers, sustainable businesses that are ethically aware are rewarded with their custom. In […]
Tourism transport will account for 5.3% of emissions by 2030
Transport-related emissions from tourism are expected to account for 5.3% of all man-made CO2 emissions by 2030, up from 5% in 2016. That’s according to a report from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the International Transport Forum (ITF), which also says at the same time, as tourist numbers rise and the sector makes progress […]