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DP World has announced that its Modal Shift Programme at Southampton has eliminated 64,300 truck journeys from UK roads in its first year, significantly advancing sustainable freight transport... #FreightCarbonZero #SupplyChain #RoadTransport #sustainability #emobility DP World

Road to Rail: Reducing Emissions in Australian Freight Transport ABC News reports that moving freight from road to rail could help reduce Australia's transport emissions and support the goal of net zero emissions by 2050. Rail freight produces 16 times less carbon pollution than road transport. Currently, only a small percentage of freight between major eastern cities like Melbourne and Sydney is transported by rail. Australasian Railway Association (ARA) General Manager Georgia Nicholls notes that this is due to inefficiencies in the national rail network, aging infrastructure, and policies favouring road transport. Efforts to improve rail freight include the Moorebank Logistics Park in Sydney, which uses solar-powered warehouses and battery-powered locomotives to transfer freight from road to rail. Kerry Schott AO, former chair of the Moorebank project, highlights its efficiency and sustainability features. Private companies like Linfox are also investing in intermodal sites and electric vehicles. CEO Mark Mazurek mentions their efforts in transporting goods like fresh produce using refrigerated rail containers and road fleets. The inland rail project aims to increase rail freight capacity between Melbourne and Brisbane by 2050. Lessons from international examples, such as Switzerland’s reduction of heavy goods vehicles through incentives and efficient port operations in Rotterdam, might be relevant. Collaboration between industry, government, and unions could be essential to address job concerns and adopt new technologies. Prioritising #rail freight might be a significant step towards reducing emissions and achieving sustainability goals. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ga8EhGAQ

DP World’s Modal Shift Programme in Southampton has cut carbon emissions by more than 17,000 tonnes in its first year. | UK Haulier News https://lnkd.in/eiM9qWrA

The new year is off to a blasting start, at least if you’re wondering about what rail freight parties want to achieve in the near future #policy-wise. After Germany, the Netherlands and European rail freight, it is now the #CombinedTransport (#CT) association UIRR that is putting its policy expectations for the years 2024-2029 on the table in a 12-page document. #railfreight #railfreightnews #railcargonews

UK Rail freight, let's get up to speed! 🚂 Is it time for the UK to electrify its rail freight network? The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport International (CILT) thinks so, and they’ve made a compelling case for it. It's thought that 95% of UK freight trains could run on electricity by the mid-2040s, which would help drastically reduce carbon emissions. With an initial investment of just £50 million, the UK could kickstart a transformation, adding around two million zero-carbon train miles every year. A total of 800 miles of electrificaton would enable 95% of rail freight to be electrified - doesn't seem to big a challenge in the scheme of things does it, 800 miles? 🤷♂️ 40 miles per year, done in 20 years ✅ CILT recommends starting with a key cross-country route from Felixstowe to the Midlands, which would bypass congested roads and benefit both freight and passenger services. Further phases would link major ports like Southampton to inland markets and connect heavy industry routes to national networks. Will certainly make a difference to air quality and road congestion around Southampton and M3/M27/A34! Another rail freight consideration is how to electrify refrigerated freight containers or reefers, which are currently powered by small diesel generators. These are an interesting challenge - the intermodal-transport-units [ITU] are a vital piece of freight logistics to power, manage and maintain. Think of your perishable food goods in transit from Southern to Northern Europe for example - that refrigerated container has to stay powered and at specified monitored temperature throughout its journey and in transition between rail and road freight and through to the end retailer. Currently, only 10% of British freight trains are electric, lagging behind other European nations. CILT's proposal is a systematic, 20-year electrification plan to catch up and even lead in green transportation. ⚡ Sounds good right - makes you wonder what we have been doing, or not doing as it turns out, with our rail infrastructure strategy over the last 20 years 🤔 bearing in mind this is a mature technology that has been available for 60 years now.... It would certainly help set a sustainable example in logistics and transportation. With proven technology and clear economic benefits, rail electrification is a low-hanging fruit in our fight against climate change. #RailFreight #greenlogistics #cleantech

GB Railfreight has unveiled its new hybrid Class 99 locomotive, signalling a significant leap forward in decarbonising the UK’s rail freight industry. The new Class 99s are expected to reduce emissions by up to 58% per journey compared to the industry norm (the Class 66s) and are being offered exclusively to GBRf customers as a new solution for the sustainable movement of goods across the UK. These hybrid trains are the first heavy-haul freight locomotives capable of moving significant volume at mainline speeds on electrified and non-electrified sections of the rail network. The new trains will shorten journey times and drive efficiencies for customers across the UK’s transport infrastructure. https://bit.ly/3XERbOX #rail #freight #hybridtrains #sustainability #emissions

The (International Road Transport Union) IRU’s Global Green Compact Survey is a chance for Australian road transport operators to share their needs and priorities for a fair path to decarbonisation. Participating helps ensure the transport industry gets the support it needs to transition smoothly. You can say your piece here: https://lnkd.in/gjYj2G_t #Decarbonisation #Transport #ZeroEmission #FleetManagement

Discover how Australia's rail network upgrades are setting the stage for a logistics revolution. With enhanced efficiency, reduced shipping costs, and a greener footprint, dive into how these strategic enhancements are transforming domestic transport, making rail the backbone of sustainable commerce in the journey towards a connected and eco-friendly future. #railnetwork #logistics #sustainability #transportation #freightmanagement https://lnkd.in/gUKSXM2x

Railways is indeed a step forward in reducing the carbon footprint. #SustainableLogistics #exportimport #qualityassurance #indiabusiness #regulatorycompliance #greenbusiness #environmentalawareness #corporateresponsibility #ecofriendly #climateaction #naturerecovery

Rail is the way to the sustainable future of freight transport. For the first and last mile, Rail Cargo Group is bringing in reinforcements: multimodal transport, the combination of different modes of transport. Read this blog article to learn more about what characterizes multimodal transport solutions, which successful projects are leading the way, and how Transporeon helps streamline the booking, handling, and tracking of shipments, while also providing transparency on CO2 emissions: https://ow.ly/rQkK30sEZeS #railcore #sustainablefreight