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This Week in Logistics News (August 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

I read earlier this week that pressure on the supply of critical materials will continue to mount as road transport electrification expands to meet net-zero ambitions. 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.

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Wooden Pallet Manufacturing and Re-use Uplift

Logistics Business Magazine

Manufacturing and reuse of wooden pallets increased significantly according to the most recent survey commissioned by the Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) and the research arm of the Forestry Commission, Forest Research. FEFPEB President Rob van Hoesel and General Secretary Fons Ceelaert attended the meeting.

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Industry Outlook: Manufacturing Trends

Trinity Logistics

Many of today’s manufacturing trends are in line with the industry’s goals to improve processes, create more efficiency, and meet consumer demand. million skilled workers by 2030. So, what evolutions and challenges are the manufacturing industry currently facing?

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

Logistics Viewpoints

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. The transition of an entire fleet to self-driving trucks can decrease operating by approximately 45 percent (according to McKinsey Route 2030, September 2030).

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Public heavily in favour of sustainable e-commerce

Logistics Business Magazine

Two-thirds of UK consumers now believe the Government should crack down on online delivery CO2 emissions and force online retailers to invest in more sustainable options, a new survey has found. Retailers can easily meet this demand by offering a sustainable option alongside existing delivery options and highlighting it with a special icon.

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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. . Our recent Demand Forecasting survey shows that teams anticipate more complexity in the supply chain. Brands like Patagonia are leading the conversation here.

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The Benefits of Sustainable Supply Chains

Logistics Viewpoints

Paralleling this growth in e-commerce is a growth in carbon emissions – parcel deliveries are estimated to increase by 78% globally by 2030, resulting in up to 30% greater emissions. Carriers can not only achieve sustainability goals but also meet their OTIF targets. Global retail sales are expected to grow to $27.3