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Transportation for a sustainable climate
The transportation sector plays a vital part in the fight for our climate as fossil fuel accounts for the biggest contribution to the greenhouse gas effect . For New Wave
Group , transportation and logistics is a key question . We are determined to seize every opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our business operations .
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About 3 000 containers are shipped yearly between Asia and Europe
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We have a zero vision to minimize air freight .
New Wave Group depends on a well-functioning distribution network . Hence , transportation and logistics must be efficient and sustainable to meet our requirements . Most of New Wave Group ' s transportation consists of ocean container shipments between Asia and Europe , resulting in an average of 3 000 containers per year . For long-distance shipments , air freight and ocean freight are usually the only available transport modes . Air freight results in significantly higher emissions of greenhouse gases . Therefore , we have a zero vision to keep air freights to an absolute minimum , for example only very urgent deliveries that may be crucial for large business agreements .
EFFICIENT ROUTINES New Wave Group has two main strategies to decrease our environmental impact and to cut our emission of greenhouse gases . First of all , we strive to streamline our own logistics and operations . Within New Wave Group , we club together as much of our shipments and cargo as possible . Among other things , we implemented a project in 2018 on improved packaging solutions for long-distance transportation . Effective routines reduce the environmental footprint as well as the financial cost for our company . Hence , we consider sustainable distribution as a natural part of our journey towards a more sustainable company .
QUESTION ! How does shipping affect the marine environment ?
The exhaust gases from the large ship engines often contain high levels of acidifying and fertilizing sulfur , nitrogen oxides and other dangerous particles . Also , the release of oils and chemicals into water and the leakage of toxic substances from boat watercolor is unfortunately still a reality . Therefore it is important that we try to influence the carriers we work with .
- Anni Sandgren , CSR and Sustainability Manager , New Wave Group