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Three Trends to Expect for Greener Shipping in 2023 and Beyond

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We have already seen initiatives such as IMO 2030, a campaign to reduce emissions 40% from 2008 levels, that started several years ago. That trend will continue throughout the year. Outside pressure will likely accelerate this trend starting this year. Now, the private sector is being targeted.

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6 Manufacturing Trends to Watch Out for in 2016

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As we close the year of 2015, we want to take a look at some manufacturing trends for 2016. Manufacturing Business Technology recently wrote the 5 e-commerce trends for 2016 for manufacturers to look at that include: Manufacturers will seek to increase their share of aftermarket parts sales. E-Commerce for Manufacturing.

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The U.S. Trucking Market Begins to Bounce Back After a Chaotic Few Years

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This trend persisted until about six to eight months ago when the repercussions of the economic downturn began to impact the U.S. found themselves seeking additional work, as their investments mirrored the conditions of the 2008 financial crisis. Consequently, truckers across the U.S.

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New Startup Bets Ammonia Can Be Used to Power Container Ships, but Challenges Remain

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Then, the IMO set a goal to half emissions by 2025 from 2008 levels, and then the private sector has also chimed in. Major shippers such as Maersk have taken note of the trend of greener shipping, so the prospect of ammonia looks exciting to them and many other shipping companies.

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How New Container Ship Orders Will Affect the Market in the Coming Years

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This is what happened back in 2008 when the financial crisis hit. To put that into perspective, after the 2008 crisis there were over 4 million TEUs of capacity and in 2018, it came down to 2.84 This number – even though seems pretty significant now – is still nowhere near the 2008 figures where 6.8 Here’s why.

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The Great Import Slowdown: When Will Shipments Bounce Back and Return to Normal?

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And this trend is here to stay for the foreseeable future. The supply chain and logistics usually move ahead of trends. Overall, the import slowdown is a typical and healthy cycle, as witnessed in 2008-2009 and 2014-2015. is the largest consumer market in the world and still depends on low-cost imports from Asia.

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Marijuana Supply Chain: Profits and Headaches

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In my home state of Massachusetts, which decriminalized small amounts of recreational marijuana in 2008 and fully legalized recreational marijuana in 2019, recreational cannabis prices have plummeted due to a massive shift in supply and demand.