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IKEA Chooses Lean Shipping Platforms

February 13, 2012

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IKEA will phase out the use of wooden pallets across its global operations and will transition instead to lean alternative shipping platforms consisting of loading ledges and paper pallets.

Clean Energy Opens LNG Fueling Station in Seville, Ohio

February 13, 2012

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A new liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling station built, owned and operated by Clean Energy Fuels Corp. has opened in Seville, Ohio to support the expanding fleet of LNG trucks deployed by major contract freight carrier Dillon Transport serving Owens Corning.

'Carbon-Free' Freight Trains Coming to the UK

February 13, 2012

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DB Schenker Rail UK is proposing to build three wind turbines on its land to provide renewable energy to the rail network. The energy generated by the turbines would be enough to power a 'green fleet' of DB Schenker Rail UK's Class 92 electric locomotives.

Seattle Names APL Top Shipping Line for Environment

February 10, 2012

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Global container carrier APL has been named the most environmentally responsible shipping line at the Port of Seattle.

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Green Freight, Green Economy

January 31, 2012

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A variety of freight logistics companies, freight carriers, industry associations, and manufacturers have met to sign a joint declaration entitled, “Private Sector Declaration on Green Freight in Asia towards a Green Economy.” The declaration will maintain Asia’s green freight initiatives and programs.

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UPS Earns Gold Star

January 31, 2012

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UPS http://www.ups.com has become the first major package delivery and logistics company to earn Gold Status certification from the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) http://www.usgbc.org/LEED along with an Energy Star http://www.energystar.gov certification for its corporate headquarters complex.

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ARI Launches Green Website

January 31, 2012

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Global fleet services provider ARI http://www.arifleet.com, which specializes in complex car and truck fleets, has launched its sustainable fleet management microsite.

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Solar Power, Green Jobs

January 31, 2012

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Geoscape Solar http://www.geoscapesolar.com, a solar power integrator based in New Jersey, has completed its installation of a 733-kW solar power system for Atlantic Central Logistics (ACL) http://www.atpaclogistics.com, located in Elizabeth, N.J. The system was comprised of 4,072 solar panels and roughly 10 miles of wiring.

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New Year, Cleaner Trucks

January 31, 2012

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The Port of Los Angeles’ http://www.portoflosangeles.org Clean Truck Program is now fully effective, and results are already being noticed. On January 1st, 1,473 of the Port’s short-haul fleet of 11,772 trucks retired from port service; each one of the 1,473 trucks had been deemed “dirty” for their harmful emissions.

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Mobile CNG Station

January 31, 2012

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IMW Industries http://www.imw.ca has developed a brand new self-contained, mobile compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station, which can be transported quickly to fleet locations throughout the U.S. The station, which provides time-fill and fast-fill capabilities to fleets, was created for small- and mid-size vehicle fleets.

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