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17-02-2010, 08:02
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Commercial Shipping Going Slow
Interesting article in NYT about
shipping
slowing down to save
fuel
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Slow Trip Across Sea Aids Profit and Environment - NYTimes.com
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Here is the other alternative................._/)
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...ite-12292.html
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Whats not mentioned is that container ship engines burn much cleaner than they used to.
As a percentage of propulsive force, the kite is miniscule. It might get the company some green public relations points though.
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Bring back the clippers!
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