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Decarbonizing Ocean Container Transport: Smart Freight Centre Publishes 2021 Clean Cargo Global Average GHG Emission Intensities

Written on August 5, 2022. Posted in Emissions.

The Smart Freight Centre, an international non-profit that reports on and works to reduce emissions from freight transport, has published its annual emissions intensities report for 2021. The report is curated as part of the Clean Cargo initiative, which seeks to track total emissions...

Best Practices to Track, Measure, and Reduce Container Ship Emissions

Written on July 27, 2022. Posted in Emissions.

Ocean shipping has long been the backbone of the global supply chain. While demand continues to rise, the concern over container ship sustainability, i.e., methane, nitrogen oxides, and carbon emissions, has caused a shift in how businesses optimize shipping services. Due...

What Are Scope 3 Emissions & Where Do They Fall in Your Value Chain?

Written on July 15, 2022. Posted in Emissions.

As social norms have evolved, automation of daily tasks has changed everything. Manufacturing plants in areas with low-cost labour have supplanted handmade, local products. As a result, transportation of raw materials and finished goods have resulted in more carbon emissions. Many...

What are Emissions and GHG Reporting for NVOCCs

Written on July 6, 2022. Posted in Emissions.

Finding meaningful emissions reductions and better data for greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting can be troubling at best. However, some blame in poor tracking comes from simply not realizing that the network beyond your reach may actually be responsible for many emissions. For instance,...

How to Calculate Emissions in Seafreight With Ease

Written on June 22, 2022. Posted in Emissions.

Even with unrelenting pressure on supply chains worldwide, the focus on sustainability and eco-friendly operations continues to gain momentum. This interest from customers and investors alike has shippers and carriers everywhere wondering how to calculate CO2 emissions and what...

What Does SFC and GLEC Accreditation Mean in Global Trade

Written on June 15, 2022. Posted in Emissions.

With so much attention directed at sustainability and eco-friendly trends within the shipping and transportation industry, more and more people are learning about the Smart Freight Centre. The impact of carbon emissions and transportation monitoring on the industry is undeniable....

How Are CO2 Emissions Measured Through Real-Time Tracking and Why It Adds Value to Shippers

Written on June 9, 2022. Posted in Emissions.

Carbon emission reduction, CO2 emission formula calculations, and cleaner shipping options are just some of the changes that have come to the freight transportation industry in the wake of ongoing disruptions, culminating in COVID shutdowns and disruptions. Demand for cargo space,...

How a CO2 Emissions Calculator for Shipping Works & What It Tells You

Written on June 6, 2022. Posted in Emissions.

As CO2 output calculator data and emission levels remain hot-button topics, it also continues to climb up the list of consumer focus points for global trade. Keeping up with fuel use and emissions and rising pressure to implement carbon emissions calculators in transportation...

What Are Scope 1, 2 & 3 Emissions and What Should BCOs and Forwarders Know?

Written on May 3, 2022. Posted in Emissions.

Generations of Americans are familiar with Smokey the Bear’s infamous catch-phrase, “Only you can prevent forest fires.” Since 1944, this campaign by the U.S. Forest Service reminded Americans that self awareness is crucial for preventing wildfires. The sustainability movement...

Earth Day 2022: Global Trade Refocuses on Emissions Reductions

Written on April 15, 2022. Posted in Sustainability.

After two years of unprecedented times, many individuals and organizations are finding their “new normal.” While some wish for the familiarity of yesteryears, many have moved past that and are embracing the idea of a new normal. Among the many developments of this new normal is...