FTA carbon reduction agenda goes global - Materials Handling World Magazine

Posted - 15 February 2011 - Materials Handling World Magazine

A significant step forward in reducing carbon emissions in the global maritime supply chain was taken today when the Freight Transport Association (FTA) joined forces with Heriot-Watt University (HWU) to begin developing definitive best-practice guidance on reducing cargo emissions in global maritime supply chains.
Chris Welsh, FTA's General Manager Global & European Policy, said:
"Although shipping is regarded as a relatively low-energy and environmentally sound way of transporting goods, it is estimated that maritime carbon emissions are likely to grow by three or four times over current rates by 2050. Clearly, this will have to be curbed, but mandatory regulation is not always the fairest or most efficient way of seeing results.

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