Get ready to raise a glass to the incredible journey of Fuglsang’s malt. For over 30 years, we have handled the containerised shipments of malt across the globe for Fuglsang, exporting a whopping 124.000 tonnes of this golden grain each year. But this isn’t just any old shipment – this is the result of five generations of family dedication to perfecting the art of malt-making. From Denmark to the far corners of the earth, we have helped Fuglsang spread the love of their malt. More than 150 years in the malting business With customers all over the world, Fuglsang is a family-owned company with ..read more

As the calendar turns to a new year, new shipping regulations take effect. Keeping track of them all, understanding what they mean and how they affect you, can be challenging. To help you out, I will explain 5 important shipping regulations in 2023 for you to keep tabs on. Targets that drive sustainable shipping Before we jump into the new shipping regulations, let us look at some of the targets driving sustainable international shipping. The EU aims to be climate-neutral by 2050. This objective is at the heart of the European Green Deal and in line with the EU’s commitment to global climate ..read more

The transition to a climate-neutral society requires all economic sectors to play their role. Responsible for about 2.5% of the world’s total CO2 emissions, the shipping industry is no exception. In this blog post, I discuss smart shipping design and its role in reaching carbon neutrality. What does carbon neutrality mean? Firstly, let us talk briefly about carbon neutrality. Carbon neutral means that any CO2 released into the atmosphere is balanced by an equivalent amount being removed. Carbon neutrality is a state of net-zero carbon dioxide emissions. Net-zero carbon emissions mean that an ..read more

There are many conceptions – and misconceptions – about green shipping. How about getting things straight once and for all? It is time to dispel the myths and find out what green shipping is actually all about. What is green shipping? Green shipping refers to transporting goods with as little environmental impact as possible. This may involve using advanced technology to optimise ship design, operations and performance to improve energy and fuel efficiency, prevent pollution, and reduce emissions. The concept of green shipping may be implemented already in the design phase of a new vessel, th ..read more

Christmas and the holidays are around the corner and 2021 is coming to an end. Another special year in many ways, but we have kept sharing our employee’s knowledge and insights here at our blog and we would like to summarize our blog year by sharing our most popular articles from 2021. Check out the list and enjoy your reading!   1. Digitalisation, automation, and new technologies are transforming the shipping industry. What is the biggest trends? In this article we had a chat with Heikki Aulanko, the Global Operations Manager at Greencarrier Liner Agency, about digitalisation and data s ..read more

Did you know even bubbles can be sustainable? Lantmännen Agroetanol is a truly innovative company. By creating circular bio flows from field to fork, they turn food residues into renewable and sustainable products. But their green efforts don’t stop there. They stretch far beyond their own operations – and start with sustainable transportation. This is the story about turning trash into treasure, mutual efforts to create a greener future, and, of course, sustainable bubbles. Operating throughout the value chain from field to fork At Greencarrier Freight Services, we love to cooperate with lik ..read more

Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new, Albert Einstein once said. We totally agree. In fact, we all have gone through trial and error. At some point, you just need to do things for the very first time. Shipping goods, for example. To all first-time shippers out there, this one is for you: 4 mistakes every first-time shipper should avoid. 1. Choosing the wrong transport solution There are many transport alternatives to choose from. You can ship your goods by sea, air, road, or rail, and there are also several multimodal transport alternatives. Each transport mode has ..read more

Are you shipping goods to or from China? Time to prepare for Golden Week! While this week-long holiday brings joy and celebration to Chinese families and friends, it also impacts the logistics to and from China. To avoid unnecessary costs and delays, we have prepared a step-by-step guide for you. Here are 5 easy steps to ensure your goods arrive in time for Golden Week. What is Golden Week? Golden Week is the second-longest public holiday in China. It is kicked off by the National Day on October 1, with celebrations going on for 7 days straight. On National Day, festive activities are held ac ..read more

The last year has been very special for the world and everyone in it. It has shown our vulnerability and it has at the same time pointed out what we can achieve a lot when we put our minds to it. The last year has also really put a spotlight on logistics and the importance of functioning supply chains. And right now, vacation is around the corner and we all need to recharge our batteries. Summer is a great time for good reading and finding new inspiration. So, what should you read then? Well, we’ve summarized five of our most popular articles that you shouldn’t miss. Enjoy reading and have a ..read more

As the entire world goes digital, the shipping industry just cannot wait. I met up with Heikki Aulanko, the Global Operations Manager at Greencarrier Liner Agency, to have a chat about digitalisation and data standardisation in the container shipping industry and what future possibilities it may bring. Hi Heikki, you are the Global Operations Manager for Greencarrier Liner Agency in Finland. Please, describe your role and experience? I have a master’s degree in Logistics and have been working at Greencarrier Liner Agency for more than 10 years, gaining experience in import, export, sales, and ..read more