Radar 5/6
while at the same time sailing these at
more fuel-efficient speeds.
Fuel efficiency was also greatly
improved in 2013 following the first
four out of 20 Triple-E vessels on order
joining Maersk Line's fleet. These 18,000
twenty foot container vessels connect
Asia with Europe in what it claims "an
energy-efficient manner".
According to Maersk's report,
previous estimates have found that
the Triple-E vessels could improve
CO2 efficiency by 50% per container
compared with the industry average on
the Asia-Europe trade lane, and early
performance figures are in line with
these estimates, it says.
Commenting on the achievements,
Maersk Group CEO Nils S. Andersen
said: "Since the Group launched its
first sustainability strategy in 2010, we
have demonstrated progress based on
a systematic approach of integrating
sustainability into our business.
"Over the years, our focus on energy
efficiency has helped us reduce the costs
and environmental footprint related to
our transport services. The average CO2
impact of shipping a container from A
to B on our vessels has been reduced by
34% since 2007."
In addition, the company reduced total
CO2 emissions by 17% 2010-2013; with
9% of that being achieved last year.
The UK's food and energy industries
have been highlighted as two key areas
that are at real threat from international
water shortages.
UK policymakers have been called
on to give greater consideration to the
electricity sector's 'water footprint', as
water shortages are likely to impact energy
generation in the future.
Researchers at Newcastle University
have said that greater consideration of
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The CO2 impact of
Maersk's average
container has been
reduced by 34% since
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