Net Zero Carbon

As one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, the commercial transportation industry plays a major role in helping to create a lower carbon intensity future.

Link Logistics has released a new case study detailing its Energy Solutions program, a model in which the firm owns tenants’ utility accounts and and passes savings along to tenants.

Three logistics companies share how they are working to reduce emissions and waste in their supply chains.

Zero100 is educating industry professionals on not only how to recycle but to regenerate and use less in the first place.

According to FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon analyst Tyler Cole, “inglorious” work lies ahead for port sustainability advancement.

Forum Mobility, a startup in California, is focusing on zero-emission transportation by creating more charging facilities and offering EV trucking-as-a-service to drayage carriers.

FreightWaves’ Tyler Cole sits down with executive Rob Pluta to talk about Ryder Inc. and provide perspective on what it takes to build the infrastructure around electric vehicles.

Forum Mobility, a startup in California, is focusing on zero-emission transportation by creating more charging stations and offering EV trucking-as-a-service.

Trax President Josh Bouk shares his sustainability prowess on FreightWaves NOW’s Net-Zero Carbon TV segment.

Transportation technology company InRange is developing durable trailer skirts to help reduce carbon emissions.

Danny Gomez and Tyler Cole, who have both hosted FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon over the past year, discuss what they have learned.

Logistics real estate company Link Logistics is investing in carbon offsetting for its operational emissions.

Experts discuss the different scopes of emissions in supply chains and how warehouse operators and fleets can take advantage of efficiency gains to lower emissions.

Convoy and FreightWaves experts discuss the effects that extreme weather conditions such as flash flooding have on truckers.

Sustainability experts discuss how the transition to net-zero emissions in trucking will not look the same for every company.

California companies may be able to get up to $500,000 per purchase of a qualified zero-emission terminal tractor, refrigeration unit or forklift.

Convoy released a sustainability report Tuesday conveying its goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2040.

FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon show dives into regenerative agriculture and how farming techniques can sequester carbon and improve soil health.

AskWaves explains carbon insets, how they may benefit companies and what limits they may have.

Gravitas Carbotura designed a Zero-Fill service to divert and recycle 100% of landfill waste into useful materials.

Logistics provider Schneider is recognized by PepsiCo as its Asset Sustainability Carrier of the Year.

Redwood Logistics will give customers the option to track and offset carbon emissions associated with freight operations.

The International Maritime Organization and a California congressman look for strategies to lower emissions on World Ocean Day.

A New Climate Ventures expert joins FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon show to discuss the different ways captured carbon dioxide can be used for a circular economy.

Hard to abate sectors such as long-haul trucking are considering clean hydrogen to decarbonize.

Schneider’s second corporate responsibility report focuses on emissions and social initiatives.

Experts discuss the challenges facing carriers and shippers when it comes to measuring emissions and why it matters.

Edmonton International Airport announced several sustainability and hydrogen-related partnerships and investments.

Experts discuss sustainable fuels for the trucking industry and how tracking emissions and fuel can unlock new opportunities.

Reducing empty miles and dwell time could improve social, environmental and financial sustainability.

XPO Logistics released a sustainability report that hones in on recruiting underrepresented groups and using optimization to reduce emissions.

Using data to optimize supply chain efficiencies can reduce costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

CSX, XPO Logistics and AIT Worldwide Logistics were among several companies to make sustainability announcements on Earth Day.

AIT Worldwide Logistics plans to use carbon offsets and emission-reduction strategies to reach net-zero emissions by 2035.

Locomation’s Cetin Mericli discusses how autonomous transport will provide emissions reductions and time savings for long-haul trucking.

Join FreightWaves for the Net-Zero Carbon Summit on April 22.

Plug Power entered an agreement to provide Walmart lift trucks with up to 20 tons of green hydrogen per day.

DHL is talking to customers about sustainability and measuring emissions, DHL Supply Chain’s Jason Gillespie said during this episode of Net-Zero Carbon.

On this episode of Net-Zero Carbon, the CEO of Leonard’s Express talks about the company’s strategies to reduce emissions in long-haul trucking.

ZeroAvia signed a memorandum of understanding with ZEV Station to “kick-start hydrogen fueling for aviation in California and beyond,” says ZEV Station CEO.

Carbon offsets are a growing alternative or additional step toward reducing emissions in sectors like transportation.

“The conversation around empty miles is not a new conversation,” said Jennifer Wong, head of sustainability at Convoy. But now it’s about more than just saving money.

Folding five empty shipping containers into the space of one could curb smuggling, save shippers money and reduce emissions.

Covering a tractor and trailer in solar panels could potentially generate more than 18,000 watt hours of energy per day in California conditions.

Data can help identify causes of inefficiency and inform better decision-making.

“With every SAF deal, we are increasingly aware of the huge task that lies ahead in utilizing more sustainable solutions to help our customers,” said John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express.

Experts discuss how environmental impacts and supply chain resilience are becoming increasingly important.

“Solving the climate emergency and decarbonizing our customers’ supply chains is a strategic imperative for Maersk,” said CEO Soren Skou.

Rising sea levels and increasingly extreme weather are expected to cost ports and shippers billions of dollars annually.

“I think we’re looking at the beginning of the largest commodity market we’ve ever seen,” said Peter Fusaro, founder of the Wall Street Green Summit.

The six companies plan to produce at least 730,000 metric tons of green methanol by the end of 2025.

“Ranges for zero-emission trucks are improving over time with battery technology advancements,” said Yin Qiu, data scientist at Calstart.

Hyper rail systems could transport containers to and from ports quickly, according to WickedHyper’s CEO.

“Today, no area on the planet is left untouched by plastic pollution, from deep-sea sediment to Mount Everest. The planet deserves a multilateral solution ­that speaks from source to sea,” said Amina J. Mohammed, deputy secretary-general of the U.N.

As You Sow graded companies based on their progress toward achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.

“Relative sea-level rise and the increased frequency and severity of storms are already affecting port activity, infrastructure and supply chains, sometimes disrupting trade and transport,” the report said.

JLE Industries is considering a variety of solutions to help more than 70% of its customers satisfy their ESG mandates.

Energy generated by the solar panels will charge the battery and power liftgates and ancillary equipment.

The procurement module will help companies find more sustainable suppliers, said Ethan Soloviev, chief innovation officer at HowGood.

“We are excited to help usher in a new era of intelligent, modern logistics with a focus on sustainability for our customers, our employees, our shareholders and our planet,” said Lily Shen, CEO and president.

“Partnering with Bunker Holding will accelerate the marine industry adoption of biodiesel to achieve aggressive carbon reduction goals,” said Bob Kenyon, senior vice president of sales and marketing at REG.

Of 18 companies that Friend of the Sea evaluated, it identified Hapag-Lloyd as “the international shipping company most committed to minimizing the risk of whale ship strikes.”

Green ammonia production emits no carbon dioxide, but it has major safety, cost and scaling hurdles to overcome.

A carbon price is an “essential element in any decarbonization plan,” John Butler, president and CEO of WSC, said during a press conference Thursday.

“This deal is a great opportunity to accelerate our joint sustainability efforts. SAF has a lot of potential to reduce CO2 emissions,” said Adriaan den Heijer, executive vice president at AFKLM Cargo and managing director at Martinair.

Value Maritime has developed a system to capture carbon onboard vessels, fill up CO2 batteries and use the captured carbon dioxide in greenhouses.

“Efficiency is the place to start. Look for opportunities to collaborate,” said Ryan Purcell, senior director of supply chain, global health and development at Coupa Software.

AskWaves dives into the potential benefits and drawbacks of using blue hydrogen on the path to green hydrogen.

“A complete transition to ZET technology would not only help mitigate the impacts of climate change and poor air quality but could eventually lower total cost of ownership for fleets and create job growth in the U.S.,” the report said.

“We’re not looking to replace trains. We’re looking to augment trains with a system that is trying to be competitive as an alternative to trucks,” said Matt Soule, co-founder and CEO at Parallel Systems.

“I do believe that companies can make this profitable for themselves,” said Zsofia Agnes Nagy, supply chain adviser at BZLW Consulting.

“International collaboration is essential to decarbonize global supply chains. It’s time to get started on this important work,” said Gene Seroka, executive director of the Port of Los Angeles.

Despite voluntary sustainability efforts and increasing regulations, shipping emissions are on the rise.

Volkswagen aims to support sustainability in shipbuilding and ship recycling through the initiative, said Simon Motter, head of Volkswagen Group Logistics.

The less-than-truckload service provider is using low-carbon diesel, efficiency improvements and electrification to reduce emissions.

The infrastructure, cost and emissions benefits of renewable natural gas make it a promising alternative fuel to decarbonize trucking, experts said.

Kubed Living is turning shipping containers into homes, offices and gyms.

“We founded Parallel to allow railroads to open new markets, increase infrastructure utilization and improve service to accelerate freight decarbonization,” said Matt Soule, co-founder and CEO at Parallel Systems.

“An earlier transition will allow more gradual changes, thereby reducing the risk of significant disruptions of the sector and of asset stranding,” the report said.

“We need to be able to not only get that data, but as a transportation industry, we need to understand how to interpret that data,” said Brad Benbow, business growth investments at Ardagh Group.

“Climate protection is an issue that impacts everyone. While we can work towards this goal internally, we also wanted to provide an opportunity to enroll our customers in our mission toward carbon neutrality,” said Mark McCullough, Gebrüder Weiss USA CEO.

“This year will be the year for Maersk to ensure green solutions are developed end to end,” said Henriette Hallberg Thygesen, CEO of fleet and strategic brands at Maersk.

Transport refrigeration company Thermo King’s R452A refrigerant will reportedly reduce carbon emissions by 50%.

“The first thing to do is to have an understanding of what type of offset it is that you’re looking for because there’s quite a range of pricing,” said Andrew Hall, director of sustainable finance at Trayport.

“We’ll see real progress as more companies have leadership at the highest levels in the company focused on sustainability and incorporating sustainability into business strategy,” said Susan Uthayakumar, chief sustainability and energy officer at Prologis.

“2022 must be the year where commitments are turned into concrete steps and binding regulations,” said Madeline Rose, climate campaign director at Pacific Environment.

“Absolute figures are always dependent on transport activity. But if you have the emissions intensity, you as a shipper or a freight buyer can make a very educated decision,” Moritz Tölke, technical manager at the Smart Freight Centre, told FreightWaves.

Deutsche Post DHL Group is ranking its road transport subcontractors on their level of sustainability.

Shippers increasingly search for suppliers with sustainable operations.

While many companies put environmental concerns on the back burner the past two years, “the topic has very much returned to the top of the agenda for most leading players in the industry today,” said Greg Hewitt, CEO at DHL Express USA.

Renewable diesel continues to grow in popularity due to its emission-reduction potential and health benefits for workers and surrounding communities.

Experts across the supply chain weigh in on the most impactful sustainability trends in 2021.

“Demand for RNG will continue its rapid growth trajectory. We are in the early days of seeing corporate goals to reduce carbon turned into actual actions,” Greg Roche, vice president of sustainability at Clean Energy, told FreightWaves.

“This is not optional. This is going to be a core part of how we think about our investments going forward,” Jon Bradford, a partner at Dynamo Ventures, said.

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“In the longer term beyond the mid-2030s, EVs are the biggest factor, but the 2030s are a long time away,” said Aaron Terrazas, director of economic research at Convoy.

Making freight and logistics activities sustainable in the Asia-Pacific region is anything but simple.

The unique design will improve port efficiency and increase capacity, according to Maersk.

Crowley wants to be “the most sustainable and innovative maritime and logistics company in the Americas by 2025,” says Alisa Praskovich, sustainability director at the company.