All “Sustainability” topics

The article presents some challenges to our members as they assess their own businesses for carbon footprints, carbon reduction and carbon offsetting.

Incorporating a sustainability focus into freight and logistics is on the rise as businesses seek to demonstrate leadership and embed social responsibility goals within their operations.

A diverse portfolio of trades consisting of bulk imports/exports such as fertiliser, stock feeds, fuel, logs, and cement – that accounts for 1.64 million tonnes (90 per cent) of cargo – supports PrimePort’s resilience.

While wellington anticipates what will likely be New Zealand’s first all-electric, carbon-free, zero-emissions passenger ferry, overseas, electric ships are already in operation.

While the previous article (Dec 19) focused on light motor vehicles (LMVs) and looked at the trends and opportunities, this article focuses on heavy motor vehicles. There is a big outcry for battery-operated trucks or hydrogen fuel cell powertrains and less for liquefied natural gas (LNG) or the idea of encouraging the industry to quickly adopt the latest diesel technology to reduce emissions. The first half of this article provides an overview of the broader socio-economic aspects of tackling change, whereas the second part focuses more on the technical details.

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Through creating new and innovative solutions for a more sustainable future, Downer is helping to create a legacy for the generations of New Zealanders to come.

The 2018/19 season will see 228,000 cruise ship passengers visit Wellington. However, long after the tourists have spent millions of dollars, and commercial ships have delivered their goods – emissions remain long after vessels leave Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington Harbour).

Looking to redefine the way our wines journey from grape to glass, QuayConnect’s model provides the ability for authentic NZ-bottled wine to reach international markets. Just three years later QuayConnect is an award-winning vertically-integrated consortium at the heart of New Zealand’s wine industry.