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Trident Alliance, the shipping industry initiative for robust enforcement of maritime sulphur regulations, broadens its platform as some of Germany’s and Denmark’s most prominent shipping companies join its ranks together with new members from Chile, Greece, The Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Belgium. Roger Strevens, Chairman, is impressed at the level of industry engagement: “We are just a few weeks away from what will be a sea-change in the regulatory landscape for shipping, namely the introduction of the 0.1 % sulphur limits in ECA zones on 1 January 2015. It is reassuring to witness that so many companies want to make sure the new regulations are implemented in a way that ensures the expected environmental benefits as well as a level playing field.” The Trident Alliance welcomes:  Hapag-Lloyd DFDS Ionic Shipping Euro Marine Logistics Marinvest  Grieg Star Wijnne Barends Seatrade Spliethoff Transfennica Biglift Ultrabulk Ultragas Ultratank This brings membership to a total of 31 companies. The member company CEO’s have each signed a Statement of Commitment, in which they commit to supporting robust and transparent enforcement of sulphur regulations as well as to comply with said regulations.  Active ParticipationThe Trident Alliance continues to participate in industry conferences, working groups and media ...

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) is actively working to decrease the environmental impact of its activities and reduce the use of energy and natural resources. The company is committed to complying with all applicable environmental regulations and, in keeping with its front runner ambition, WWL aims to be that vital step ahead of existing and emerging requirements by implementing innovative solutions. Responsible Logistics Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics history goes back centuries and they plan to continue to contribute to the global logistics industry for centuries to come. The company has a responsibility towards our customers, towards the communities in which we live, and towards one another in the company. Company believes that the best way to reduce environmental risk and cost is to be an environmental front runner. To remain true to this course, its daily activities are guided by a 5-part strategic environmental framework: 1. Focusing on high impact changes. 2. Holding ourselves accountable and transparent in our environmental commitments. 3. Investing in future technologies. 4. Exceeding  responsibilities for environmental performance. 5. Cultivating partnership with stakeholders to develop sustainable solutions. Responsible logistics is about having a long term view in customer relations, with regards to the environment, on social responsibility and governance. It’s about doing your job with ...

IMO regulators have arrived at the next stage of cleaner shipping regulation, sulphur cap in hand, and will alter the face of shipping as a result. Shipowners fear that the new regulation will create an uneven environment with the new sulphur regulations offering an incentive for unscrupulous ship operators to ignore the regulation allowing them to undercut operators who do comply. "When you have a very high compliance cost, coupled with a weak enforcement environment the temptation not to comply is created," argues Roger Strevens, VP global head of environment at Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics and a member of the Trident Alliance, an owners group formed in July this year to offer an owners’ view on the regulation. Strevens is under no illusions how the industry will be affected by the new operating landscape. Up to now, he says, fuel has comprised 50% of an owner’s costs, from January that will leap by another 50% as compliant owners will need to either use scrubbers, if they are fitted, or buy low sulphur fuel (LSF) at around US$900/tonne. "Few industries could absorb that level of cost increase and shipowners are not used to passing on such costs to customers," claims Strevens. According ...