air programs have reduced diesel particulate matter emissions by more than 90% since 2005. It is developing a zero-emission drayage truck demonstration program for the gateway. It is keeping the gateway’s waters clean with innovative stormwater treatment systems, tenant education, and technologies to manage stormwater in an industrial setting. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: The Northwest Seaport Alliance completed its first deployment of all-electric yard trucks alongside its railyard operator and local utility. It recently expanded shore power at an international container terminal with infrastructure programs underway at two more terminals. NUSSBAUM TRANSPORTATION www.nussbaum.com Nussbaum’s fleet boasts a miles per gallon of 9.1, compared with the industry average of 6.6 and best-in-class 8.1. The company emits 213.5 pounds of CO2 per 100 miles, beating the industry average of 311.8 and best-in-class 247.2. Idle time was 13.69% vs. best-in-class 21.68% and 33.94% industry average, according to Geotab benchmarking data for 2023. Nussbaum is testing lithium-ion batteries for truck auxiliary power units, new Michelin steer and drive tires for improved efficiency, and a new Edge Fin tail from Transtex projected to save .12 mpg per trailer. It is also trying out a new Chevron oil that reduces an engine’s regens so it runs cleaner and emits less soot. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Ongoing initiatives include testing 40-inch cab extenders that increase fuel efficiency, trialing a MirrorEye system by Stoneridge that reduces drag and fuel consumption, and assessing Idle Smart Analytics, a system that helps uncover idle root causes.
Through its Project Cloverleaf program, Odyssey establishes secure links between clients and their respective markets. Project Cloverleaf leverages artificial intelligence and other technologies to pave the way for a carbon-neutral future. The company’s services include tailored recommendations that align with clients’ financial targets, operational necessities, and environmental aspirations. Odyssey supports clients throughout their carbon footprint reduction efforts. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: Odyssey is on course to achieve a total estimated yearly CO2 emissions reduction of more than 230 million kilograms. In addition to being certified by the American Chemistry Council as a Responsible Care partner company, Odyssey surpasses client expectations by integrating analytics, carrier relationships, specialized assets, sustainability strategies, and global expertise.
details and implements efficiencies, leading to shorter drive times and load consolidation. The company’s box program for individual shipping kits uses packaging that is at least 40% post-consumer waste and 100% recyclable, providing an efficient method of retrieving remote assets to ensure they avoid being dumped in landfills. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: To date, Onepak has collected almost 2 billion pounds of e-waste and transported it to R2-certified facilities for responsible recycling.
ORBIS CORPORATION www.orbiscorporation.com
ORBIS recently launched its Ocean in Mind packaging initiative, which focuses on recovering and repurposing single-use plastic waste found on coastlines and using it in supply chain packaging. Recovered coastline plastic waste is blended with other materials during the ORBIS manufacturing process to create containers and pallets. This material recovery offers a new stream of recycled content for reusable plastic packaging that reduces waste, conserves natural coastlines, and supports economies in developing coastline communities in countries like the Philippines, Haiti, Egypt, Indonesia, and Brazil. ORBIS designs reusable totes, pallets, dunnage, metal racks, and bulk systems to replace single-use boxes and pallets and provide a long service life. At the end of their life, they can be recovered, recycled, and reprocessed into new packaging products without entering the solid waste stream. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: ORBIS has decreased its use of water by almost 90% in the past 10 years through conservation and reuse. Additionally, recycling and process
ONEPAK www.onepak.com
Onepak implements sustainable green practices in its services and internal operations. The company calculates emissions from its activities and offsets them to provide clients with carbon-neutral reverse logistics that can be documented. Onepak’s reverse logistics platform, ReturnCenter, helps companies manage IT asset recovery and connect with partners who can assist with recycling, reuse, or disposal processes. With the ReturnCenter app in ServiceNow, Onepak can now bring data from asset disposition companies into ServiceNow, including data on environmental impact and circularity. To drive a circular economy, Onepak also looks closely at routing schedules and pickup
ODYSSEY LOGISTICS www.odysseylogistics.com
Odyssey Logistics employs real-time data collection tools to monitor and measure the environmental impact of its clients. This not only aids in minimizing their carbon footprint but also unveils potential areas for cost reduction and profit enhancement.
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