Sustainability News from FreightWaves

by Brian Straight, managing editor, Modern Shipper on December 3, 2021

Venture capital fund EQT Ventures is a backer of electric and autonomous vehicle maker Einride, but it is also a supporter of sustainable business models.

by Alyssa Sporrer on November 30, 2021

An environmental coalition urges Target, Walmart, Amazon and Ikea to clean up their maritime emissions and shipping routes.

by Alyssa Sporrer on November 29, 2021

“I wanted to find a way to reduce emissions that was nonregulatory and allowed shippers to select carriers based on operational efficiency [and] price,” says Eric Beckwitt, Freightera founder and CEO.

by Joanna Marsh on November 29, 2021

CSX and Canadian Pacific were recognized this month by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America for the ways they address environmental, social and governance issues.

by Alyssa Sporrer on November 17, 2021

Green bonds are designed to help companies fund environmentally sustainable projects that often have higher upfront costs.

by Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo Editor on November 12, 2021

Social, financial and government pressure has airlines making a big push to decarbonize.

by Jack Daleo on November 11, 2021

After reaching unicorn status earlier this year, Misfits Market finally taps into the massive California market.

by Alyssa Sporrer on November 11, 2021

A climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland, hosted Transport Day on Wednesday, when global leaders signed on to create at least six green maritime routes by 2025.

by Alyssa Sporrer on November 8, 2021

Neste is supplying Cox Petroleum Transport with a fuel that can bring immediate emissions and cost savings: renewable diesel.

by Corrie White on November 8, 2021

Tracking and sharing carbon emissions is the first step toward net-zero carbon emissions.

by Alyssa Sporrer on November 5, 2021

“The customer demand will change so much faster than the industrial processes, and I think that to be early might be challenging, but to be too late will be devastating,” said Anna Borg, president and CEO of Vattenfall.

by Corrie White on November 5, 2021

“The common agreement is that climate change is real and the need to act is now.”

by Joanna Marsh on November 5, 2021

The Canadian railway is purchasing battery-electric freight locomotives from Wabtec and it is testing renewable fuel blends with Progress Rail.

by Alyssa Sporrer on October 29, 2021

The Science Based Targets initiative standard for setting net-zero emissions targets can provide companies with guidance while increasing the credibility of their goals.

by Alyssa Sporrer on October 28, 2021

“These international commitments are valuable, but of course they are no replacement for actual action on the ground,” said Timothy O’Connor, senior director and senior attorney of energy transition strategy at the Environmental Defense Fund.

by Corrie White on October 27, 2021

Convoy’s interview series features insights from companies like Ikea, MGM Resorts, Flex and Cigna.

by Alyssa Sporrer on October 27, 2021

The freight and supply chain sector is often categorized as “hard to abate” when it comes to greenhouse gas emissions. AskWaves digs into why that is.

by Ashley Coker, Associate Editor on October 26, 2021

Flock Freight’s fierce dedication to greening up the supply chain helps it stand out from its peers and attract a wealth of talent from several different backgrounds.

by Joanna Marsh on October 25, 2021

News items detailing new facilities, new faces and an environmental nod.

by Alyssa Sporrer on October 22, 2021

The number of idling vessels has roughly doubled in the past decade, in part due to port congestion, a recent study finds. Idling vessels are at higher risk of biofouling, especially in warm waters.

by Brian Straight, managing editor, Modern Shipper on October 21, 2021

Azuga customer fleets of all sizes, from delivery companies to over-the-road trucking operations, can buy into a new carbon offset program to help them make their vehicles carbon-neutral.

by Alyssa Sporrer on October 20, 2021

Several large retailers are pledging that in less than 20 years, they will ship goods across the ocean without emitting greenhouse gases. Some environmental groups say that’s not soon enough.

by Jack Daleo on October 19, 2021

The Singapore-based advanced aerial mobility company wants to fly humans around in autonomous, hydrogen-powered passenger drones.

by Sponsor on October 18, 2021

Renewable natural gas (RNG) has emerged as the leading pathway for low-carbon, clean air trucking.

by Alyssa Sporrer on October 15, 2021

Stockholm-based TrusTrace plans to use the capital to expand globally, enhance product development and “continue leveraging cutting-edge technology and the best minds in the industry to achieve positive, restorative change for people and the planet,” said Shameek Ghosh, CEO and co-founder.

by Jack Daleo on October 14, 2021

Representatives from both sides of the aisle and company executives convened in a webinar hosted by the Consumer Technology Association.

by Kaylee Nix on October 8, 2021

Danny Gomez and Tyler Cole explain the meaning behind some of the most used (and confusing) acronyms in the sustainability world.

by Alyssa Sporrer on October 7, 2021

AskWaves talks with an expert to learn how the Global Logistics Emissions Council provides a single framework for supply chains around the world to track emissions.

by Kaylee Nix on October 5, 2021

Check out the first episode of the newest FreightWaves show, Rising Tides, with Covenant Transport’s Matt McLelland.

by Mary O'Connell on September 30, 2021

FreightTech got its glow up this month. Automation is king and low emissions are the way of the future.

by Alyssa Sporrer on September 29, 2021

Freight Farms is turning shipping containers into productive farms that require only 5 gallons of water per day.

by Alyssa Sporrer on September 28, 2021

Sustainability is a growing topic of conversation in the freight industry. FreightWaves asked experts if this focus will continue as supply chains are put to the ultimate stress test.

by Brandon Cafferky on September 27, 2021

Learn how technology and automation can help maximize profits and strengthen your partner relationships at MyBlueGrace.com

by Jack Daleo on September 22, 2021

GoFor’s new strategy will use carbon offsets, EVs, smart packaging and more to make delivery carbon-negative.

by Corrie White on September 22, 2021

“If everything is streamlined and automated, your insurance costs will go down because your accidents will go down,” said Mitzel.

by Alyssa Sporrer on September 15, 2021

“We believe that every sector has to make a contribution toward global decarbonization,” Fernando Rangel Villasana, senior technical manager at SBTi, told FreightWaves.

by Ashley Coker, Associate Editor on September 8, 2021

When people think about “environmentally conscious trucking,” they tend to think about electric vehicles and other environmentally conscious trucking operations. While these cutting edge technologies can play a role in sustainability, they often come with high price tags, long waitlists and significant barriers to entry.

by Jack Daleo on September 7, 2021

The automaker is committing to hydrogen as its fuel of the future — and not just for its commercial vehicles.

by Alyssa Sporrer on September 6, 2021

“The program offers technical and consultative resources that both shippers and carriers can use to reduce their carbon footprints, while improving the speed, resilience and efficiency of their supply chains,” said Bob Shellman, president and CEO at Odyssey Logistics.

by Emily Camp on September 2, 2021

Today’s shippers understand that decisions made without a data-driven approach are not just risky bets; they’re potentially reckless. But in an effort to build an informed strategy, most shippers spend too much time collecting and analyzing the wrong data. It’s no secret that there are gaps between what public databases portray and what real-time markets …

by Alyssa Sporrer on September 2, 2021

Convoy surveyed nearly 600 U.S. trucking companies and found that more recently founded carriers and younger demographics were more likely to feel pressure to reduce emissions.

by Joanna Marsh on August 28, 2021

Canadian Pacific, Norfolk Southern and the broader freight rail industry describe how they plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

by Jack Daleo on August 24, 2021

The two companies are joining forces to provide a tech-powered, eco-friendly alternative to a wasteful supply chain.

by Joanna Marsh on August 23, 2021

Progress Rail will use Union Pacific locomotives that are capable of handling a biodiesel blend of 20%.

by Ashley Coker, Associate Editor on August 19, 2021

Sustainability has garnered a reputation as cutting edge and costly. There are ways to embrace environmentalism without breaking the bank. In fact, becoming more sustainable can actually drive profits higher.

by Kaylee Nix on August 16, 2021

Danny Gomez and Tyler Cole look at one dataset showing the latest trends in sustainability.

by Brandon Cafferky on August 16, 2021

Even environmentally indifferent consumers want sustainable shipping options

by Jack Daleo on August 13, 2021

URB-E and PenguinPickUp are partnering on a pilot project to conduct deliveries with electric bikes and compact containers.

by FreightWaves Staff on August 12, 2021

Register today to join us for the live session and hear how companies are working to meet the demand for sustainability while maintaining profitability.

by Jack Glenn on July 30, 2021

FarEye’s Intelligent Delivery Management Platform equips enterprises for a low-cost, sustainable future and creates happier customers through reduced cost and optimized operations.