Towards a Sustainable Supply Chain: Green Maritime Routes.
SPARX Logistics brings you the developments, trends, and ecological perspectives from December 2023 to april 2024, aiming to strengthen and create more sustainable supply chains. These efforts align with the measures and solutions our company has implemented to enhance sustainability in our clients' logistics and supply chains.
Maritime transport is one of the major contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, thereby contributing to climate change. Approximately, maritime transport emissions account for around 2.5% of total global GHG emissions and are projected to increase to 3.5% by 2030 if corrective actions are not implemented.
Green maritime routes offer a more sustainable alternative to conventional maritime transport. These routes are designed to minimize GHG emissions through:
???? Improvement of vessel speed: This technology employs software to adjust vessel speed based on weather and oceanic conditions. This can significantly reduce fuel consumption and GHG emissions.
???? Selection of more efficient routes: This technology utilizes real-time data to identify the most effective routes between two points. This can help reduce the distance traveled by vessels and, consequently, GHG emissions.
???? Adoption of alternative fuels: Various alternative fuels are being developed for maritime transport, such as liquefied natural gas (LNG), biofuels, and hydrogen. These fuels have the potential to substantially reduce GHG emissions from maritime transport.
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In recent years, a series of new green maritime routes have been developed. During COP28, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA), the Port of Long Beach, and the Port of Los Angeles unveiled a strategic partnership to create an ecological and digital maritime corridor across the Pacific Ocean.
Similarly, in March, Green Corridors LLC reached an agreement with the Ministry of Economy of Nuevo León, Mexico, to develop the Monterrey-Puerto Colombia Logistic Corridor, considered the world's first green, electric, elevated, and secure corridor. This will extend from Salinas Victoria to the Colombia Bridge. Finally, PTV Logistics officially announced the launch of the PTV Developer OptiFlow API, now available, offering companies a powerful algorithm to optimize routes with up to 100,000 locations.
Green maritime routes are a more sustainable alternative to traditional maritime transport. These routes have the potential to significantly reduce GHG emissions and contribute to the fight against climate change. SPARX Logistics is committed to the development and implementation of green maritime routes. The company is investing in new technologies and practices to reduce its environmental impact and help its clients achieve their sustainability goals.
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