Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics strengthens service to Australia from Europe and North America

WWL adds Adelaide, Australia to it's route from Europe via North America.

4 May 2012, Oslo, Norway/Sydney, Australia; Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), the global shipping and logistics company, will make its inaugural call to Adelaide, Australia on Saturday May 5th. The call by m/v Aida marks the introduction of a new port call to Adelaide on the WWL route from Europe via North America.

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Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics on track to reduce relative CO2 emissions with 30% by 2015

New environmental legislation for shipping makes environmental performance a key success factor for the future.

16 April 2012, Oslo, Norway; Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL), the global shipping and logistics company, announced today that it is on track to reduce its relative green house gas emissions with 30% by 2015, compared to a 2005 baseline. In 2011, CO2 emissions in grams per tonne kilometre were reduced by 4% compared to 2010. The company attributed the change to improved fleet utilization, improved energy efficiency and new vessels entering the fleet.

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Savannah Ocean Exchange Call for Solutions for $100,000 Orcelle Award & $100,000 Gulfstream Navigator Award

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Oslo, Norway, March 29th, 2012 — In partnership with Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) and Gulfstream, the Savannah Ocean Exchange (SOE) has announced its annual call for solutions to a global competition seeking proven, scalable and economically sustainable solutions to global ocean issues. For 2012, the SOE will present two $100,000 prizes: the Gulfstream Navigator Award and the Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Orcelle Award.  Read more...