LOGISTICS
Pyxis
Ocean sets sail with ground-breaking wind technology
WATCH NOW
“ We have a responsibility to pioneer decarbonising solutions across all our supply chains to meet customer needs and the needs of the planet .
“ A technology like WindWings doesn ’ t come without risk , and as an industry leader we are not afraid to invest , take those risks and be transparent with our learnings to help our partners in maritime transition to a more sustainable future .”
Clearly , wind power is one for the future . But what about the present ? What other carbon-reducing measures can be taken by the sea freight industry ?
Alex Hersham is CEO of Zencargo , a digital freight forwarder and logistics provider .
Referring to IMO regulations around cleaner fuels , Hersham says carriers face a choice , particularly around older vessels : either switch to cleaner and more expensive biofuels or simply slow down , to cut down on fuel consumption .
74 October 2023