Land Based Emissions

Reducing emissions and fuel consumption of WWL Inland Distribution

Emissions. Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics’ efforts to reduce fuel consumption have a direct correlation to emissions reduction. Upgrading the owned fleet with engines that meet more stringent emissions standards is an environmental initiative being undertaken.

Of the 101 trucks in our European fleet, 34 have Euro 3 engines, and 67 have Euro 5 engines. The average age of the trucks is 2.9 years.

In Europe, all trucks equipped with engines that met Euro4 standards have been replaced with engines that meet Euro5 standards; this enables the use of bio-diesel fuel and further reduces nitrogen oxide emissions. The remaining Euro3 engines will be phased out as trucks are replaced or modified. Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics is also aware of the Euro6 standards, which call for further reductions in nitrogen oxide emissions by 2014.

All trucks in Thailand are equipped with engines that meet Thai national regulations. The average age of a truck in that fleet is 5 years.

Fuel consumption. During 2008, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics was responsible for driving the 101 heavy trucks in the European fleet a total of 11.6 million kilometres and 10 heavy trucks in the Thai fleet a total of 1.1 million kilometres.

The total fuel consumption for the European fleet is 2.8 million litres of diesel fuel and 1.7 million litres of biofuel; the average fuel consumption rating per 100 kilometres is 36.7 litres. The total fuel consumption for the Thai fleet is 0.3 million litres of diesel fuel; the average fuel consumption rating per 100 kilometres is 32.5 litres.

Various measures have been put into place to help reduce fuel consumption for our European fleet. For instance, the fleet uses Michelin A2 Energy tyres, which contribute to a 6% reduction in overall fuel consumption while contributing to good driving performance and excellent mileage. In addition, all drivers are required to attend a special education course that introduces fuel-efficient driving techniques to minimise fuel consumption and environmental impact.

Indirect CO2 emissions at WWL Terminals

Trucks delivering cargo to and collecting from the terminals are the chief cause of CO2 emissions during terminal operations, in addition to the movements of individual vehicles within the terminal. WWL does not currently measure these emissions.

WWL is gradually replacing owned equipment, such as forklifts and shuttle vans, with units that have a higher environmental standard.