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ABS Examines Alternative Fuels in Reports for EMSA

admin — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 14:58:31 +0000

An ABS-led consortium, including CE Delft and Arcsilea, published two of up to six reports studying alternative fuels and decarbonization technologies for the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA).

ABS offered a 360-degree view of biofuels and ammonia, the first two fuels to be published by the consortium. Each fuel was analyzed using various criteria such as greenhouse gas (GHG) impact, sustainability, fuel availability, fuel scalability and human needs.

“These two reports are the result of one year of intense activity with our collaborators, EMSA and industry leaders to gather data and conduct three hazard identifications (HAZIDS) for each study. Our analysis is very unique and, in my opinion, what is needed to empower and inform future studies, conversations and decisions,” said Georgios Plevrakis, ABS Vice President, Global Sustainability.

“Biofuels are one of the main available renewable fuels at the moment and the shipping sector needs to move to e-fuels to decarbonize. These two reports provide the most recent information on the availability, sustainability and cost implications of using these fuels,” said Jasper Faber, Director Shipping at CE Delft.

“The ro-ro passenger ship HAZID was a particularly notable example of industry collaboration, where a variety of ropax and cruise operators volunteered valuable time to contribute to the HAZID together, and this will help build much needed technical competence and confidence in alternative fuels,” said Edwin Pang, Founder and Principal Consultant of Arcsilea.

The four-year project began in 2021 with the objective of studying key aspects of the decarbonization of shipping, including alternatives such as biofuels, ammonia, hydrogen, wind-assisted propulsion, and complementary measures such as air lubrication and other promising technologies. The initiative is part of EMSA’s mission to provide technical assistance to the European Commission and Member States in the promotion of sustainable shipping and support the shift to low- and zero-carbon operations.

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Report reveals commitment to sustainability

admin — Mon, 16 Aug 2021 08:05:09 +0000

A new research report titled ‘Serious About Sustainability’, reveals where sustainability sits on the maritime sector’s priority list.

The report from Trelleborg’s marine and infrastructure operation covers key business drivers for sustainability and what actions are having the most immediate impact. The report also details the pivotal role partnerships are playing in creating a more sustainable value chain.

Comprising quantitative and qualitative research across more than 90 organizations around the globe, respondents ranged from various maritime roles and businesses, including port owners and operators, engineers, tug operators, maritime pilots, and consultants.

Richard Hepworth, President of Trelleborg’s marine and infrastructure operation, says: “Climate change presents the single biggest threat to sustainable development in the marine and infrastructure industries. Action is needed. However, with increasing stakeholder expectations and regulations – such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Greenhouse Gas Strategy 2050 – the maritime industry finds itself at a pivotal point in the debate around sustainability.”

Guided by the UN’s SDG’s and a firm belief that prioritizing sustainability above everything is the right thing to do, Trelleborg Group has pledged a long-term commitment to enhancing sustainability by design, a commitment to create more sustainable products, technology, and operational processes to the benefit of both the planet and its customers. In support of the United Nation’s goals, the commitment of Trelleborg’s marine and infrastructure operation spans three key focus areas. These include responsible supply chains from sourcing to end-of-life, decarbonizing the maritime and infrastructure sector through the development of cleantech, and engineering sustainability through premium product design.

To download Trelleborg’s ‘Serious About Sustainability’ report, visit: https://bit.ly/3jK8iuH

Source: www.maritimejournal.com

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The future of intermodal transport and multimodal logistics

Rolands Petersons — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 07:49:20 +0000

Intermodal transport and multimodal logistics are concepts that are increasingly appearing both in studies by logistics experts and on the agenda of the European Economic and Social Committee. It is often said that making modes of transport complementary is a major step towards greener transport. At the same time, the development of efficient and sustainable multimodal transport and logistics is only possible if the problems that make multimodal transport more expensive, slower and less reliable are resolved, especially compared to single-mode road transport.

Creating a level playing field

To improve multimodal traffic, in addition to technical innovation and addressing the challenges of competitiveness, it is necessary to fully internalize external costs for all modes of transport in order to create a level playing field. It also means taking serious steps to maintain and restore Europe’s separate wagonload system, to connect strategic infrastructure (such as ports) to rail solutions, to invest in industrial access roads and to involve large logistics companies in the modal reorientation of their flows.

Efficient and continuous multimodal freight flows

Attention must also be paid to other problems associated with multimodal transport (excluding the additional costs of transshipment and additional transaction costs), such as long delivery times, complexity, higher risk and less reliability, which make it difficult to deploy multimodality. Measures are therefore needed to make multimodal freight transport competitive and to create efficient and uninterrupted multimodal freight flows that cost as much as one mode of transport.

Adequate infrastructure

There is also a need to encourage the railway sector to better adapt to the open market and to address the lack of punctuality, reliability, predictability and flexibility that negatively affect multimodal solutions involving rail transport, while inland waterway transport needs to improve cross-border transport capacity. Adequate terminal infrastructure is essential for the future of the transport and logistics sector to be truly rooted and successful.

Smart digital solutions

For multimodal transport to be successful, it is essential to ensure that regulations governing, for example, the transshipment of dangerous goods between different modes of transport are harmonized and that other regulatory and practical issues that may hinder the interoperability of different modes of transport or transport between countries are addressed. A number of barriers to intermodal transport could be addressed through smart digital solutions, such as tracking and tracing capabilities and other digital solutions that facilitate the efficient management of multimodal transport flows.

Reduce the predominance of road freight

Multimodal transport would also to some extent facilitate the interaction of environmentally optimal modes of transport, including reducing the dominance of road freight transport. Multimodal logistics, including in cities, would facilitate more efficient planning and avoid empty journeys, and the need to include freight transport in urban mobility planning.
It is equally important to avoid complex rules defining combined or multimodal transport, which would ensure that the providers of these transport services are entitled to financial support and special market access rules.

Author: Roland Peterson, logistics expert

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