environment

Kuehne + Nagel first with airfreight sensors

Kuehne + Nagel says it is the first forwarder to introduce active wireless sensors for airfreight real-time temperature control. The equipment is being introduced as part of its KN PharmaChain product. Generally, security rules prohibit the active use of mobile sensors during air transport. But together with a number of airline partners, KN has thoroughly tested low-emission devices which can stay active during the flight so that the temperature is being ... [+]

Hartlepool to be North-east’s Windy City

PD Ports' Port of Hartlepool has been appointed as the main construction logistics hub for the Teesside Offshore Windfarm Project. Over the next seven months, it will be the focal point for all materials and components to be installed in the new wind farm being developed by EDF Energy Renewables. Over ... [+]

Slower means cleaner, says report

Cutting ship speeds could reduce maritime emissions by around 15%, according to a new report by consultants CE Delft. The report, ‘Regulated slow steaming in maritime transport’ says that if global average maritime speeds were reduced by 10%, carbon dioxide savings would rise to 19%, even taking into account the ... [+]