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Charting a course for GHG emissions and the shipping sector

The Logistics Academy

The IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) plans to adopt an initial greenhouse gas strategy, the first of its kind for the shipping sector whose annual CO2 emissions are slightly higher than the annual emissions of Germany. Setting a common course? Source : [link].

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Industry 4.0: Building the right skills to meet the factory of the future

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

Of course, robotics does not tell the full story, as the world of manufacturing has evolved even further over the last few decades, with the rise of data and smart, autonomous systems. Employers should take advantage of the digital courses offered by ERP providers to prevent any erosion of technological knowledge. The post Industry 4.0:

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Saudi Ports Record 13% Rise in Freight

Logistics Business Magazine

The Kingdom’s trade gateways also welcomed 933,000 passengers over the course of 2022, a 36% spike from 2021 when 688,000 pax landed on the country’s shores. The year-end statistics for 2022 highlight a 3.2% surge in container volumes at 10.3 million TEUs in contrast to 10.04 million TEUs a year earlier. million TEUs from 4.6

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Mars, AB InBev, and the Art of Supply Chain Sustainability

Logistics Viewpoints

There is of course a system of checks and balances for global corporations when looking at supply chain sustainability, as even though they may have the best intentions, profitability is still the main business driver. It is asking for country level goals to reduce emissions by 50 percent of more by the end of 2030.

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Electric truck transports HP products in CEE

Logistics Business Magazine

Efficient and sustainable transport solutions are key concerns for the logistics provider Gebrüder Weiss, and now they are being systematically rolled out in Central and Eastern Europe as part of its overall sustainability strategy. By tapping this and other initiatives, Gebrüder Weiss is aiming to achieve climate neutrality by 2030.

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Cold Storage Warehouse Fire Safety

Logistics Business Magazine

Of course, the issues are further compounded by the fact that modern technology now means that an increased number of warehouses are automated almost 24 hours a day, meaning very few or no personnel are on site. The best way to save lives of course, is to ensure automatic fire detection is in place, across your entire cold storage facility.

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3 Supply Chain Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2020

AIMMS

Pepsi announced that they are aiming to cut 20% of their emissions by 2030 and their U.S. Microsoft also announced they plan to be carbon-negative by 2030. . Brands like Patagonia are leading the conversation here. operations will be powered by 100% renewable energy this year.