Need financial support for a “green transport energy” idea?
Orcelle Fund is looking for new ideas to financially support, so hurry and apply by December 15, 2009. The Orcelle Fund is a grant-awarding body that provides seed capital for high-risk development projects for alternative maritime energy sources and energy-efficient technology. About the Orcelle Fund Over the years, Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has established a leadership role within the global shipping, logistics and supply chain management industry, thanks to its forward-thinking environmental policy and programmes. Website: http://www.2wglobal.com/www/environment/ The company is a leading independent provider of global factory-to-dealer transport solutions for the automotive, agricultural and construction equipment industries. WWL also specialises in transporting complicated project cargo such as rail cars, power generators, mining equipment, and yachts. Its supply chain management services ensure an efficient integration of ocean services, inland distribution, ocean terminal handling, and a comprehensive range of technical services e.g. pre-delivery inspection checks on vehicles. WWL employs 3,000 people and operates around 60 modern eco-friendly ships, serving 20 trade routes to six continents. It transports 4 million vehicles annually: two million by sea and two million by land. In 2007, the company launched its Orcelle Fund, a grant-awarding body that will provide seed capital for high-risk development projects for alternative maritime energy sources and energy-efficient technology. Vision and mission The Orcelle Fund seeks to bring innovative ideas for maritime renewable energy sources to the global forefront and to develop the energy-efficient technologies that hold the promise of future commercial viability. Unveiled at the World Expo 2005 in Japan, the E/S Orcelle was designed for the year 2025 using only renewable energy sources, including the sun, wind and waves as well as fuel cell technology, to meet all its propulsion and onboard power requirements. Quelle: Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics |