GREEN Cell Shipping Solutions for a More Sustainable World

Shipping is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, with the industry accounting for around 2.5% of global CO2 emissions.

Green Cell Shipping Solutions aim to reduce this impact by leveraging innovative technologies and sustainable practices.

By using alternative fuels like liquefied natural gas (LNG) and hydrogen, ships can significantly lower their emissions.

In fact, a study cited in our previous section found that LNG-powered ships can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 25% compared to traditional fossil fuels.

Green Cell Shipping Solutions also focus on optimizing routes and reducing cargo weight to minimize fuel consumption and emissions.

One example of this is the use of data analytics to optimize ship routing, which can lead to a 10% reduction in fuel consumption, as seen in the case study mentioned in our previous section.

By adopting these sustainable practices, Green Cell Shipping Solutions can help reduce the industry's carbon footprint and contribute to a more environmentally friendly world.

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The GREEN Cell shipping concept was developed by a team of Finnish engineers and consultants associated with ABB. They were trying to come up with a way to power commercial ships without fossil fuels.

The team consisted of three electrical engineers: Jaakko Aho, Jukka Varis, and Klaus Vänska. They laid down a core set of design principles for fossil-free marine propulsion.

Their hypothetical system was designed to envision solutions to the challenge of reducing carbon emissions from international shipping. The industry itself estimated its carbon footprint at 3.3% in 2007, with the propulsion of merchant ships responsible for approximately 4% of global carbon-dioxide emissions.

The team's goal was to develop a system that could power the commercial fleet without fossil fuels.

One GREEN Cell produces as much as 1,000 sq ft of solar panel surface area, which equates to roughly 12 kW.

A typical container ship could cover its entire surface with solar energy panels, making solar power a viable option for GREEN Cell shipping. This would allow the ship to produce a significant amount of electricity, with 100 such containers conceivably producing 1.2 MW.

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The battery of the GREEN cell takes up the remainder of the space in the container and can be either an optimised lithium-ion battery or a sodium-sulfur one.

The GREEN Cell ship would pull power from the containers, which would be connected to the ship via an electrical connection. This eliminates the need for a typical diesel engine, which weighs roughly 75 tons.

A GREEN Cell ship would forgo a frequency converter, weighing roughly 25 tons, and petroleum fuel tanks, which can weigh as much as 3000 tons.

Floating power stations, or GREEN Cell hubs, can recharge a ship's GREEN Cells or switch them out with new ones. These hubs can create electricity from green sources like wave power generators, wind turbines, and solar panels.

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GREEN Cell Shipping Technology is a game-changer for the shipping industry. It allows for the creation of electricity from green sources like wave power generators, wind turbines, and solar panels.

Floating power stations, also known as GREEN Cell hubs, can be placed along major trade routes to recharge ships' GREEN Cells or simply switch them out. This process is similar to how container terminals unload and reload cargo.

GREEN Cell Foam is another innovative product that can be used for thermal and protective packaging. It's a USDA Certified BioBased product made from raw materials derived from nature.

The GREEN cell's stored chemical power is a game-changer for shipping technology.

The battery of the GREEN cell takes up the remainder of the space in the container, making efficient use of the available space.

Designers describe the potential battery as either an optimized lithium-ion battery or a sodium-sulfur one, offering two promising options for stored chemical power.

A GREEN Cell-equipped ship can have an electrical connection to several hundred GREEN Cells, which it can draw power from instead of carrying a diesel engine, frequency converter, and petroleum fuel tanks.

This setup adds weight to the ship, but it also saves space that would otherwise be occupied by these heavy components.

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Peak performance in shipping depends on optimized packout design. This is especially true for companies shipping perishable goods, like Wild Alaskan.

A collaborative process between the shipper and packaging engineers is key to getting the packaging right. It's easy to underpackage or overpackage, which can lead to temperature fluctuations that compromise the product.

The design considerations for optimized packaging include the nature of the payload, its safe temperature requirement, and shipping duration. This information helps determine the type of coolant to use, either dry ice or gel packs.

Dry ice is more efficient, but it's also harder to source and requires additional insulation to prevent the payload from freezing.

Cell Hubs are a crucial part of the GREEN Cell system, allowing ships to quickly and efficiently recharge or switch out their GREEN Cells.

These floating power stations are strategically placed along major trade routes, leveraging green energy sources like wave power generators and wind turbines to create electricity.

Container terminals are equipped with a large supply of ready-to-go GREEN Cells, which can be easily switched out on ships just like containers are loaded and unloaded.

The GREEN Cell system is designed to serve both deepsea merchant marine traffic and coastal cabotage, making Cell Hubs an essential component of this efficient energy solution.

Peak performance depends on optimized packout design, and it's a collaborative process between the packaging company and the customer to get it right.

In this process, packaging engineers consider the nature of the payload, its safe temperature requirement, and the shipping duration, which depends on the courier being used.

The type of coolant used, either dry ice or gel packs, also plays a crucial role. Dry ice is more efficient but harder to source, and gel packs make the shipper heavier and require more insulation.

TemperPack designs a packout that's then put through simulation testing and chamber testing, which involves monitoring and regulating environmental variables.

You can test the shipper's exposure to route-specific temperature fluctuations to mirror worst-case scenarios.

The tighter the box is packed, the less air flow and the greater the thermal performance.

The more dead space, the quicker the dry ice will sublimate.

Green Cell Foam is a game-changer in eco-friendly packaging. It's made from 100% all-natural, non-GMO corn grown in the U.S.

This innovative material produces 80% less greenhouse gas and uses 70% less energy to produce than traditional Styrofoam boxes.

Wild Alaskan uses Green Cell Foam in their shipping process, specifically in a two-piece AB panel design that covers the top, side, and bottom, and the remaining three sides of the shipper.

Green Cell Foam is trusted by large pharma manufacturers.

It's also available for start-ups looking for a single pallet, with stock sizes available.

Award-winning wineries use Green Cell Foam to protect their bottles during shipping.

This ensures their products arrive safely and undamaged.

Green Cell Foam meets governments standards for using raw materials derived from nature, earning a USDA Certified BioBased label.

This certification is a testament to the product's eco-friendly qualities.

From FedEx Drop Testing protocols to ISTA 7E, Green Cell Foam consistently passes the test.

This versatility makes it a reliable choice for various thermal and protective applications.

Wild Alaskan is using bio-based foam, specifically Green Cell Foam, to keep their seafood cool during shipping. This foam is made from 100% all-natural, non-GMO corn grown in the U.S.

Green Cell Foam is a game-changer for insulation, producing 80% less greenhouse gas and using 70% less energy to produce than traditional Styrofoam boxes. This is a significant reduction in environmental impact.

The two-piece AB panel design of the Green Cell Foam used by Wild Alaskan covers the top, side, and bottom of the shipper, with the remaining three sides covered by another panel. This design helps to keep the seafood cool and protected during shipping.

A copy is printed on the Green Cell Foam material advising members of the disposal options. This is an important step in educating consumers about the importance of sustainable packaging.

A QR code is also printed on the shipper, linking to a page on Wild Alaskan’s website where members can learn more about how to compost or dissolve the material. This makes it easy for consumers to take action and make sustainable choices.

Wild Alaskan is committed to increasing the eco-friendliness of their packaging, and Green Cell Foam has proven to be the best option for insulation.