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A New Era in Transport Logistics with Big Data and Self-Driving Trucks

Logistics Viewpoints

Fuel prices and a shortage of drivers are putting transport logistics under immense pressure. A recent survey conducted by the International Road Transport Union (IRU) industry association shows that this bottleneck has exacerbated worldwide over the past two years. Big data for real-time optimizations in transport logistics.

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This Week in Logistics News (August 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), demand for electric vehicle (EV) batteries will increase from around 340 GWh today to over 3500 GWh by 2030. In a recent report, IEA indicated that global battery and mineral supply chains need to expand ten-fold to meet projected critical minerals needs by 2030.

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Editor’s Choice: How the EV Boom is the Oil & Gas Market

Logistics Viewpoints

However, 76 percent of surveyed O&G executives suggest that a rise in oil prices above $60 /bbl is also projected to accelerate energy transition. government looks to increase the share of electric vehicles in new car sales to 50 percent by the end of 2030. For instance, the U.S. Additionally, U.S.

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Celebrating Leaders In Supply Chain Sustainability

Blue Grace Logistics

net sales were represented by suppliers who reported to one or more sustainability surveys. This also includes using at least 50% recycled material in packaging by 2030, and their Science Based Target (SBT) is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 25% across the entire value chain by 2030. Walmart Approximately 70% of Walmart U.S.

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This Week in Logistics News (October 1 – 7)

Logistics Viewpoints

The recently released National Retail Security Survey shows that total shrink in 2021 reported by retailers is now almost a $100 billion problem. While this is not exactly the best news to hear, it’s time to move on to this week’s logistics news. Retailers face security-related challenges on many fronts. That’s all for this week.

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Celebrating Leaders In Supply Chain Sustainability

Blue Grace Logistics

net sales were represented by suppliers who reported to one or more sustainability surveys. This also includes using at least 50% recycled material in packaging by 2030, and their Science Based Target (SBT) is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 25% across the entire value chain by 2030. Approximately 70% of Walmart U.S.

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Top 5 Logistics Challenges and Solutions for the Manufacturing Industry

GlobalTranz

GlobalTranz works with manufacturing shippers every day to move their goods and streamline their logistics strategies. GlobalTranz can be that partner—helping you make sense of changing pandemic restrictions, protocols, and best practices for all things logistics. And technology has also come a long way for logistics.