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Archives for December 2023

DACHSER Ireland advances sustainable logistics with electric vehicle integration

High roof cargo vans underlines DACHSER’s commitment to its environmental responsibilities in Dublin city distribution

DACHSER Ireland is excited to reveal the successful integration of three high roof cargo van electric vehicles (EVs) into its Dublin city distribution operations. These electric vehicles have been in service for several months, catering primarily to the dynamic life science sector in the greater Dublin area.

Photo Credit : Paul Sherwood Photography

The electric vehicles, seamlessly incorporated into DACHSER’s delivery services since their introduction, have brought about a transformative impact on our Dublin city distribution. Embracing electric mobility aligns with DACHSER’s goal of minimising the environmental footprint of its operations while ensuring the provision of efficient and reliable transportation solutions.

The electric vehicles boast high roof cargo capacity, allowing for the efficient delivery of essential goods to the life science sector. With versatile cargo space, these vehicles significantly enhance our ability to meet the unique logistical requirements of our valued customers in the pharmaceutical, medical and hazardous industries in an environmentally sustainable way.

First Of Their Kind In Irish Distribution

A standout feature of the electric vans is their compliance with ADR regulations, marking them as the first of their kind in Irish distribution. This underscores DACHSER’s market leading position in Ireland in the transportation of hazardous materials whilst maintaining the highest safety standards.

The integration of these electric vehicles has already resulted in a substantial reduction of 32,000 kg in our annual carbon footprint. This achievement aligns with the company’s long-term sustainability objectives.

John Van den Berg, Managing Director of DACHSER Ireland, expressed enthusiasm about the ongoing project, stating, “The introduction of these electric vehicles into our operations marks a significant milestone. This investment reaffirms our commitment to sustainable logistics and positions DACHSER as a pioneer of environmentally friendly solutions in the Irish logistics industry. Through the adoption of electric mobility, we’ve made substantial strides in reducing our carbon emissions while consistently delivering exceptional service to our valued customers in the life science sector and beyond.”

About Dachser:

Dachser, a family-owned company headquartered in Kempten, Germany, provides transport logistics, warehousing, and customized services in two business fields: Dachser Air & Sea Logistics and Dachser Road Logistics. The latter consists of two business lines: Dachser European Logistics and Dachser Food Logistics. Comprehensive contract logistics services and industry-specific solutions round out the company’s range. A seamless shipping network—both in Europe and overseas—and fully integrated IT systems ensure intelligent logistics solutions worldwide.

Thanks to some 32,850 employees at 379 locations all over the globe, Dachser generated consolidated net revenue of approximately EUR 8.1 billion in 2022. The same year, the logistics provider handled a total of 81.1 million shipments weighing 42.8 million metric tons. Own organizations represent Dachser in 41 countries. For more information about Dachser, please visit dachser.com

Ceremony to Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the Training Center “K” Line Maritime Academy Philippines

“K” Line Maritime Academy Philippines (KLMA), which is a training center for seafarers in Philippines of Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE), has held a commemorative ceremony to celebrate its 30th anniversary since its opening on April 23, 1993. The ceremony was attended by 140 guests, including the Japanese Embassy: Ambassador, Mr. Kazuhiko Koshikawa and many other government representatives and people working with maritime affairs.

From the left:
Japanese Embassy: Ambassador, Mr. Kazuhiko Koshikawa
“K” LINE: Vice President Executive Officer, Mr. Atsuo Asano
Pasay City LGU: Mayor, Hon. Imelda Calixto Rubiano
Pasay City LGU: Congressman, Hon. Antonino Calixto)

“K” LINE’s efforts to train seafarers in the Philippines started with the founding of the “K” Line Maritime Training Corporation in 1993, after which it moved from Manila to Pasay in February 2008 to allow the KLMA to expand and to make it into the major training center it is today, capable of receiving more than 10,000 seafarers every year.

The training facilities have a range of simulators for ship manoeuvring, engine control, engine rooms, cargo handling, GMDSS, boilers, and so forth as well as large marine diesel engine, diesel generator, and other devices used for navigation, enabling training compatible with IMO model courses* as well as online trainings.

Vice President Executive Officer, Mr Atsuo Asano at the Ceremony

the “K” LINE Group employs seafarers of various nationalities, including Japanese, Filipino, Chinese, Indian, and Bulgarian. But more than 70% of crew members are Filipino seafarers. This is why the Philippines-based KLMA is positioned as the core of training and will continue to train seafarers as a major pillar for ensuring safety in navigation and cargo operations and hull maintenance, enabling the provision of higher-quality maritime transportation.

* A training program for acquiring knowledge and skills needed to implement treaties and such that have been formulated and adopted by the IMO (International Maritime Organization).

https://www.imo.org/en/OurWork/HumanElement/Pages/ModelCourses.aspx

January 24, 2023: Donation of Protective Equipment for Pasig River Cleaners in the Philippines

https://www.kline.co.jp/en/news/csr/csr-20230124.html

December 16, 2022:

Solar Power Generation System Installed at Seafarers’ Training Facility in Philippines

https://www.kline.co.jp/en/news/other/other-20221216.html

August 20, 2021: Providing the Space for Vaccination Site in Philippines

https://www.kline.co.jp/en/news/csr/csr-20210820.html

October 22, 2018: 25th Anniversary of Maritime Training in the Philippines

https://www.kline.co.jp/en/news/csr/csr-20181022.html

March 5, 2018:

New Building with Seafarer’s accommodation Delivered, Opening Ceremony held in The Philippines

https://www.kline.co.jp/en/news/csr/csr-2886024779447980011.html

January 24, 2012: “K” Line Maritime Academy (Philippines) ECDIS Training Course

https://www.kline.co.jp/en/news/other/other5548709855115120597.html

“K” Line : Commencing Forest Conservation Activities in Numata City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan

Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) commenced forest conservation activities in the forests owned by “K” LINE in Numata City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan in November 2023.

About 15 people participated in these activities, planting 80 trees in a section of an area of about 2.5 ha, in collaboration with the Tone Numata-JForest/Forestry Association as well as with the NPO Chiba University Student Committee for Environmental Management System that we have previously worked together with to preserve satoyama land. The trees planted were of a kind native to the area.

The “K” LINE Group’s businesses depend on the sea and other natural resources, so we view initiatives to tackle climate change and otherwise conserve biodiversity in the sea and on land as an important theme in our business activities. We identify “aiming for zero environmental impact” as a goal in the “K” LINE Environmental Vision 2050*1, which is our long-term policy for the environment ahead to 2050 and advancing initiatives for ecosystem protection. Moreover, “K” LINE participated in the TNFD Forum this fiscal year and disclosed information about our self-assessment of nature-related risks and opportunities under the TNFD framework*2.

Our forest conservation activities not only preserve biodiversity but also contribute to fighting climate change as forests absorb CO2. We intend to keep working to build a sustainable future based on a comprehensive understanding of natural capital and climate change.

*1 “K” LINE Environmental Vision 2050: Blue Seas for the Future

https://www.kline.co.jp/en/sustainability/environment/management/main/010/teaserItems1/012/linkList/0/link/K-LINE_E-vision_en_2020_v2.pdf

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*2 October 17, 2023: Disclosure of information based on the TNFD Framework

https://www.kline.co.jp/en/news/csr/csr-20231017-2.html

*2 November 13, 2023: Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) has joined the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Forum

https://www.kline.co.jp/en/news/csr/csr-20231113.html