inland waterways freight

  • Aggregate on the Aire & Calder Navigation

    Aggregate on the Aire & Calder Navigation

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    Ice doesn’t sort rocks, but water from melting glaciers does, laying down gravels in neat, flat layers, often on the banks of subsequently formed rivers. Jonathan Mosse reports.. IN many cases, rural roads provide an excellent means of moving these aggregates, once extracted, to the point of use, such as on construction sites and to…

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  • WIND-POWERED SHIPPING and the Future of Decarbonising Inland Waterways

    WIND-POWERED SHIPPING and the Future of Decarbonising Inland Waterways

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    Wind-powered merchant shipping has moved from theory to reality, offering a compelling demonstration of how global freight transport can dramatically reduce its carbon footprint. While the direct use of wind power is not suitable for inland waterways, the principles behind it point clearly towards the future of low-carbon freight on canals and rivers. A landmark…

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