https://www.eco-business.com/category/transport-logistics/Asia Pacific news, jobs, events for the cleantech & green enCopyright (c) 2016, Eco-BusinessWed, 02 Jul 2025 05:47:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/indias-biofuel-drive-pecks-at-chicken-farmer-profits/As India's ethanol push diverts more maize for fuel, small egg and chicken producers feel the squeeze.Wed, 02 Jul 2025 05:47:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/indias-biofuel-drive-pecks-at-chicken-farmer-profits/https://www.eco-business.com/news/indonesias-nickel-mining-for-ev-boom-threatens-environment-2/Indonesia leads global nickel production, used in electric vehicle batteries, but locals face pollution and ecological harm.Fri, 27 Jun 2025 01:51:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/indonesias-nickel-mining-for-ev-boom-threatens-environment-2/https://www.eco-business.com/news/what-next-for-the-high-seas-treaty-as-entry-into-force-nears/Here’s what you need to know about the first international agreement focused on protecting marine biodiversity in international waters.Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/what-next-for-the-high-seas-treaty-as-entry-into-force-nears/https://www.eco-business.com/news/traceability-gap-ev-brands-cannot-confirm-if-nickel-supply-is-sourced-from-biodiversity-hotspot-raja-ampat/An investigation by Greenpeace has found mining operations in the heart of the coral triangle in Indonesia. Carmakers BMW and Nissan responded to Eco-Business queries but were unable to confirm if they are buying nickel from Raja Ampat.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:27:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/traceability-gap-ev-brands-cannot-confirm-if-nickel-supply-is-sourced-from-biodiversity-hotspot-raja-ampat/https://www.eco-business.com/news/from-milk-runs-to-e-boats-decarbonising-marine-logistics-sector-must-bring-tangible-business-benefits-paxocean-ceo/Tan Thai Yong, who also helms an alliance of companies paving the way for the electrification of harbour craft in Singapore’s waters, tells Eco-Business about the challenges in pursuing low-carbon solutions for sea logistics.Wed, 18 Jun 2025 09:55:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/from-milk-runs-to-e-boats-decarbonising-marine-logistics-sector-must-bring-tangible-business-benefits-paxocean-ceo/https://www.eco-business.com/news/is-the-tide-turning-for-ocean-protection-un-conference-ends-with-record-attendance-and-momentum-for-high-seas-treaty/A record number of world leaders gathered in Nice to chart a path forward on ocean protection, with growing support for the High Seas Treaty and new pledges for sustainable marine governance.Wed, 18 Jun 2025 02:30:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/is-the-tide-turning-for-ocean-protection-un-conference-ends-with-record-attendance-and-momentum-for-high-seas-treaty/https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/pulling-hanoi-from-the-pollution-precipice/Hanoi’s air pollution crisis demands action in emission regulation, waste management and climate mitigation.Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:06:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/pulling-hanoi-from-the-pollution-precipice/https://www.eco-business.com/news/shein-earns-sbti-validation-for-decarbonisation-targets-but-scrutiny-of-its-core-business-model-persists/The fast fashion giant’s recent efforts to boost its green credentials, including in making new sustainability hires, could be linked to its ambitions to go public, say experts.Fri, 13 Jun 2025 08:52:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/shein-earns-sbti-validation-for-decarbonisation-targets-but-scrutiny-of-its-core-business-model-persists/https://www.eco-business.com/news/explainer-how-human-caused-aerosols-are-masking-global-warming/Human-caused emissions of aerosols – tiny, light‑scattering particles produced mainly by burning fossil fuels – have long acted as an invisible brake on global warming.Fri, 13 Jun 2025 06:24:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/explainer-how-human-caused-aerosols-are-masking-global-warming/https://www.eco-business.com/news/ive-seen-hell-inside-the-global-crisis-of-seafarer-exploitation/Seafarers are the backbone of the global maritime industry, but they're often illegally recruited, scammed into dangerous work and then abandoned at sea.Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:50:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/ive-seen-hell-inside-the-global-crisis-of-seafarer-exploitation/https://www.eco-business.com/news/what-is-bottom-trawling-and-how-does-it-harm-oceans/Governments are meeting in France to discuss how to protect oceans from harmful fishing practices, like bottom trawling.Mon, 09 Jun 2025 22:33:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/what-is-bottom-trawling-and-how-does-it-harm-oceans/https://www.eco-business.com/news/explainer-what-is-chinas-shenzen-model-for-low-carbon-transition-in-cities/Wandering the streets of Shenzhen, a city which has earned the title of China’s “first city of ‘new-energy vehicles’” (NEVs), you will not miss the scene of numerous NEVs parking under slogans promoting “green and low carbon” lifestyles.Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:41:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/explainer-what-is-chinas-shenzen-model-for-low-carbon-transition-in-cities/https://www.eco-business.com/news/brazils-cerrado-amazon-may-be-next-victims-of-us-china-trade-war/US-China trade dispute could fuel farm expansion and deforestation in Brazil's Cerrado savannah and Amazon rainforest.Tue, 03 Jun 2025 02:45:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/brazils-cerrado-amazon-may-be-next-victims-of-us-china-trade-war/https://www.eco-business.com/news/can-chinas-new-pledge-to-curb-illegal-fishing-drive-change/Ocean sustainability experts from across the world reflect on China’s landmark move to join the Port State Measures Agreement.Sun, 25 May 2025 23:30:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/can-chinas-new-pledge-to-curb-illegal-fishing-drive-change/https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/carbon-pricing-is-advancing-despite-trump/While many fear that Donald Trump’s re-election to office in the United States will undermine efforts to combat climate change, there have been two major steps toward widespread carbon pricing where it is needed most since March.Mon, 19 May 2025 03:50:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/opinion/carbon-pricing-is-advancing-despite-trump/https://www.eco-business.com/news/innovations-in-passive-cooling-and-hydrogen-storage-win-the-liveability-challenge-2025/Startups from Singapore and Canada claimed the top prizes in a record-breaking year for entries at the global sustainability innovation competition.Wed, 07 May 2025 11:11:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/innovations-in-passive-cooling-and-hydrogen-storage-win-the-liveability-challenge-2025/https://www.eco-business.com/news/industry-alliance-launches-in-singapore-to-spur-asias-green-jet-fuel-uptake/Despite ramped-up production, regional demand for sustainable aviation fuel has lagged. A new initiative by Temasek-owned GenZero aims to rally Asia’s top industry players to close the gap through the use of a novel class of carbon credits.Mon, 05 May 2025 07:50:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/industry-alliance-launches-in-singapore-to-spur-asias-green-jet-fuel-uptake/https://www.eco-business.com/news/can-electric-vehicles-steer-hong-kong-towards-better-air-quality/Across the border, neighbour Shenzhen has the world's largest fully electric bus fleets. But Hong Kong has not been able to ramp up EV deployment for its public transport system fast enough to solve the city's air pollution problem.Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:38:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/can-electric-vehicles-steer-hong-kong-towards-better-air-quality/https://www.eco-business.com/news/global-offshore-oil-platforms-are-among-top-ocean-polluters-report/Most offshore oil and gas projects in 2024 were linked to widespread pollution, with satellite data revealing frequent oil slicks, high transportation emissions and extensive methane flaring.Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:36:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/global-offshore-oil-platforms-are-among-top-ocean-polluters-report/https://www.eco-business.com/news/new-eu-plastic-pellet-regulations-met-with-caution/The EU has agreed binding rules to reduce plastic pellet pollution, aiming to tackle up to 184,000 metric tons of annual leakage into the environment.Sun, 27 Apr 2025 14:36:00 +0000https://www.eco-business.com/news/new-eu-plastic-pellet-regulations-met-with-caution/