Maritime freight

  • Sectors
    Objective

    The modal split for freight transport varies greatly by region, and is largely determined by geographical and economic factors. However there is a common trend towards more use of road transport, at the expense of rail and water transport. The latter modes have a substantially better environmental profile, but are limited by longer delivery times and the necessity of pre- and post-haulage by truck, i.e. inter-modal transport. In the logistic chain used nowadays, there are small local stocks and fast on demand delivery is required.

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    The objective of the Global Environment Facility (GEF) Sustainable Transport and Air Quality Project for Brazil is to assist the selected agencies to: (i) reduce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions growth rates by fostering a long term increase in the promotion of less energy intensive transport modes; and (ii) promote the implementation of policies and regulatory frameworks that foster the development of sustainable transport systems. There are six components to the project, the first component being freight transport.

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    Sectors

    The objective of the Sustainable Transport and Air Quality Project for Mexico is to assist the selected municipalities to: (i) reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions growth rates by fostering long term increases in the use of less energy intensive transport modes; and (ii) induce policy changes in favor of sustainable transport projects. There are five components to the project. The first component of the project is freight management. This component will improve the planning, management, and control of freight transport in Ciudad Juarez.

  • Country of registration
    Australia
    Relation to CTCN
    Network Member
    Sector(s) of expertise
    Agriculture and forestry
    Coastal zones
    Renewable energy
    Energy efficiency
    Human health
    Infrastructure and Urban planning
    Marine and Fisheries
    Water

    The Pacific Community SPC is the principal scientific  and technical organization  in the Pacific region,  supporting development since 1947. SPC is an international development organization owned and governed by 26 country and territory members.

  • Knowledge partner
    Knowledge partner
    Country of registration
    South Africa
    Relation to CTCN
    Network Member
    Knowledge Partner
    Sector(s) of expertise
    Agriculture
    Carbon fixation and abatement
    Renewable energy
    Energy efficiency
    Forestry
    Transport
    Waste management

    The Green House is a sustainability consulting firm with experience working on energy, climate change and sustainability-related projects including climate policy development, strategic energy and climate planning, technology assessment, emissions modelling, and life cycle assessment.

  • Knowledge partner
    Country of registration
    Switzerland
    Relation to CTCN
    Network Member
    Sector(s) of expertise
    Transport

    Grütter Consulting (GC) develops sustainable transport projects including policies development, biofuels implementation, urban and inter-urban mobility, electric, gas-powered vehicles, freight and logistics projects.