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WWL has published its Sustainability Report for 2015 which focuses on the actions that the company has taken in order to reduce the consumption of energy and natural resources per transported product, as well as the overall environmental impact of its activities.

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has announced a new company policy in accordance with China's new rules for controlling shipping emissions. The shipping giant committed to use cleaner fuel in all its ships limiting sulphur content to no more than 0.1 percent. It expects a 20-percent reduction in NOx emission at berth by 2020.

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 ...

Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has recently completed a shipment from Asia to the Port of Tyne

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Severe congestion at the port of Zarate causes WWL to suspend service to Argentina Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics has suspended service to Argentina due to severe congestion at the port of Zarate. Congestion at the port has increasingly worsened in the past several weeks as there have been extended pauses in vehicle processing during government holidays as well as Customs' prohibition of vehicle imports while it examines tax policies related to automotive imports.At the moment, vehicle processing is at a standstill and inbound lots are excessively congested. The situation is currently in discussion amongst the car manufacturing association and Secretary of Commerce, but there is no clear end in sight.In order to avoid further disruptions to WWL's service in South America, we have suspend calls to Zarate for the time being until there is a resolution to the situation at the port. The Customer Care team is informing affected customers to make arrangements to discharge Zarate-bound cargo on Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics operated ships at an alternate port as well as other customers impacted by the service change.The terminal situation in Brazil is also affected, as most Brazilian ports are overflowing with export units bound for Argentina. As a result, Brazilian ports ...

Reducing emissions from its ocean fleet to improve environmental performance Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics issues its Environmental Sustainability Report for 2011 "Delivering a Sustainable Fututre"As a forerunner, WWL believes in setting goals, tracking performance and delivering results. Reducing emissions from its ocean fleet is the single greatest way to improve environmental performance. To achieve this, WWL operates its vessels with low-sulphur fuel at sea and use fuel with lesser sulphur content for auxiliary engines at berth. WWL new buildings and retrofits focus on more fuel-efficient design and equipment that reduces environmental impacts.As of 2011, 14% of vessels have been equipped with Ballast Water treatment systems ahead of pending regulations.CO2 Emissions in grams/tonne km WWL is on target to reach it's objective of reducing relative CO2 emissions 30% by 2015 compared to 2005. Relative CO2 emissions were reduced by 4% compared to 2010 as a result of improved utilization, energy efficiency and new buildings entering the fleet.CO2 Emissions in total tonne Total tonne of CO2 emissions increased by 10% based on increased transport work in 2011 versus 2010.You may view full report by clicking here.Source: Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics