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PACIFIC NORTHWEST TRADE AND LOGISTICS emissions associated with cargo movement . As a result of NWSA efforts , PNW ports ’ carbon emissions are 26 % lower than East or Gulf coast ports ’ emissions .
“ We continue to listen to our customers and be in sync so the practices we implement are sustainable and make sense from both greening and economic perspectives ,” Zhu said .
“ Environmental regulations are here to stay , so I appreciate that the NWSA approaches environmental regulation with collaborative and practical approaches rather than mandates ,” said Roemer- Patchen . “ Sprint Forwarders navigates the impacts of environmental regulation by paying the bills . We pay the taxes that support the ports ’ compliance work and various surcharges to ocean carriers and airlines so they may use cleaner fuels . Sprint Forwarders also purchases carbon offsets via one of our ocean carriers .”
Yusen primarily deals with ocean containers , so environmental regulations targeting steamship lines often affect the company . “ These involve residual effects , but even a 24-hour delay can negatively impact our planning , yard and staffing operations ,” Mayer said . “ However , with inconsistency essentially being one of
PNW ports ’ carbon emissions are 26 % lower than East and Gulf coast ports ’ emissions .
the very few supply chain consistencies , our team has gotten very adept at being resilient , adaptable and creative to ensure we achieve or exceed our customers ’ goals .” He also noted that seeing what
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