Shipping companies must go beyond alternative fuels to hit net zero targets

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Shipping companies must go beyond alternative fuels to hit net zero targets

The sector can reduce its footprint while becoming more competitive by embracing smart container technology, writes AELER’s David Baur

Cargo ships and freight forwarders are responsible for virtually everything we touch and see. From the canned tuna in our supermarkets to the sofas online, nearly everything has travelled vast distances...

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