Tag Archives: CO2 emissions

Yesterday the EU reached a decision to regulate CO2 emissions from heavy-duty vehicles. To speed up development, Volvo Trucks continues to invest heavily in more climate-friendly transport solutions, but additional measures are needed to stimulate demand for vehicles with low CO2 emissions. “Cutting climate emissions from heavy-duty vehicles is an …

Shippers representatives from Asia, Africa and Europe will meet in Sri Lanka this week to discuss key issues affecting shipping globally. The Global Shippers Forum (GSF) holds its annual meeting on 28 and 29 July in Colombo, where a packed agenda will cover pressing topics including mega ships and alliances, …

Bibby Distribution CO2 emissions have shrunk for the third year running, thanks to an award-winning array of carbon-cutting initiatives. The 3PL’s annual carbon report has found that total CO2 emissions per km have dropped by a further 5.9 per cent on 2015, on top of the continuous improvement seen since …

Responding to the European Commission’s low-emission mobility strategy announced recently the Freight Transport Association FTA has said that the proposed measures are a step in the right direction to reducing freight carbon emissions. Elements of the Communication have been welcomed by the FTA which noted that the strategy does not …

Tool hire specialist HSS has underlined its determination to minimise the impact of its operations on the environment by ordering 40 cleaner, ‘greener’ Euro 6 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters well ahead of the next EU emissions deadline. The move, which sets an example for others in its industry and beyond, marks the …

European regulators have been alarmed by the disproportionate share of CO2 trucks generate despite the fact they make up only 5% of the total traffic on European roads. CO2 emissions have continued to rise since the 1990s due to increasing road freight traffic and this issue is currently being discussed …

As the COP21 climate change talks get underway in Paris, the Global Shippers’ Forum (GSF) has called on the shipping industry to reach agreement on a market-based measure for carbon reduction or risk having rules enforced. The GSF has released a statement outlining its view on how the maritime sector …