Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 24, 2024

The move has enabled JJX Logistics to achieve a 17% reduction in fleet emissions in just three months and become one of the seven UK companies to gain Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA) Trucking Security Requirements (TSR) Level 1 approval.

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Supply Chain Brain

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Data-driven, predictive and agile supply chains can help companies achieve their net-zero emissions goals by enabling end-to-end efficiency.

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 25, 2019

Constant improvements in diesel engine design have not only helped the environment, but fleet owners' TCO as well.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 12, 2023

A United Nations report on climate change shows that the world, including the United States, is nowhere near the scale and pace of emission reductions required to keep the world from limiting global temperature rise to 1.5 The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) published a report on transportation sector emissions in December of 2022.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 20, 2024

Companies across the globe are being placed under pressure to keep an accurate record of emissions data across their entire supply chain, due to regulations requiring annual reporting. Siemens has existed and operated within the decarbonization and energy efficiency pillar but with this new product they are taking account of societal impact.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

This building is one of the most energy efficient logistic facilities in Ireland and will support IKEA’s transition to 100% zero emission deliveries by August 2025. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions This new distribution centre also underscores IKEA’s firm commitment to sustainability.

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Blue Grace Logistics

OCTOBER 18, 2023

One crucial aspect of sustainability is improving supply chain practices to reduce emissions. By focusing on more visibility, supplier collaboration, and optimized transportation, we can create a supply chain that not only delivers products efficiently but also contributes to a greener future. Why is it crucial?

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Consumption and Emissions – A Growth Story. 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. Having a sustainable supply chain won’t just reduce costs and emissions.

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MTS Logistics

JULY 5, 2023

In London this week, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has been meeting to discuss progress on reducing greenhouse gas emissions through pollution-reducing policies in ocean shipping and to set new goals for the future. The meeting is the latest push by the IMO to agree on greenhouse gas emission rules.

Maritime 83

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 24, 2024

Workforce Efficiency. The partner ecosystem gives customers more options and a larger talent pool to create supply chain efficiencies. As Mr. Elliott stated, workforce efficiency is all about having the right capabilities in place and making them usable from day 1. Data Visibility. Supply Chain Risk and Resilience.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

In the past few decades, an increasing number of organizations have adopted environmental, social and governance ( ESG ) initiatives to help heal the planet as well as to make cost and efficiency improvements in their supply chain and procurement operations. What obstacles are companies facing in making the most of this opportunity?

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 31, 2024

Geodis has pledged to reduce its scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 42% and reduce the carbon intensity of subcontracted transport (scope 3) by 30% by 2030 compared to 2022. This commitment concerns both direct and indirect emissions. Projects for new sites incorporate the most stringent environmental requirements.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 24, 2023

million metric tons of the company’s CO2 emissions are attributed to fossil fuel emissions. But for most companies, including Amazon, the least efficient and most complex part of the supply chain is the final segment – the “last mile delivery”. These empty miles increase emissions. This program is a step backwards.

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Shipping and Freight Resource

DECEMBER 1, 2022

The climate change crisis has become a top priority for nations worldwide affecting everyone and all industries and therefore it is no surprise that governments are working to cut carbon emissions wherever possible. Failure to lower shipping industry emissions would make the goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050 much harder to achieve.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The addition of these new vessels reinforces the group’s ongoing efforts to reduce emissions across its network. Simultaneously, Unifeeder is enhancing fuel efficiency throughout the fleet while increasing the utilisation of biofuels in its conventional vessels.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 17, 2024

We believe that our industry can make a significant impact on global greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in the areas of heating and cooling and food loss,” said Claudio Zanframundo (pictured), president, Thermo King EMEA, Trane Technologies.

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MTS Logistics

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The significant increase in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions over the past century is evidently one of the leading causes of global warming and climate change. Two main goals of the Kyoto Protocol were to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainability, while also aiming to provide support and provisions for developing countries.

Price Reduction 74

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 19, 2024

The EU-funded project “ZEFES” project (Zero Emissions flexible vehicle platforms with modular powertrains serving the long-haul Freight Eco System) is researching the possibilities for long-distance heavy goods transport in order to achieve the objectives of the “Green Deal”.

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NGT News

MARCH 9, 2022

EPA has reinstated California’s authority under the Clean Air Act to implement its own greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards and zero emission vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate. The post EPA: Trump Administration Actions on Vehicle Emissions ‘Now Entirely Rescinded’ appeared first on NGT News.

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Efficiency 98

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Most manufacturing companies are working on what a low carbon future means for their business with the urgency to cut global CO2 emissions in half by 2030 and strive for a net-zero by 2050. Net-zero refers to the balance between the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions produced and the amount removed from the atmosphere.

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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 26, 2024

Reducing pollutant emissions in the shipping industry can be achieved by using clean, alternative fuels like liquid ammonia, which requires fail-safe and hermetically tight pumps, writes Thomas Bökenbrink, Lead Product Manager Pumps at LEWA. This creates a hermetically tight working chamber that rules out the possibility of emissions.

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CLX Logistics

AUGUST 23, 2023

Chemical companies face various logistic challenges in managing their supply chains efficiently and sustainably, especially during economic uncertainty and volatility. Within the umbrella of modal transportation lies intermodal transportation , which combines different modes for efficiency.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JANUARY 9, 2024

RightShip, a leading environmental, social and governance (ESG) focused digital maritime platform, has today announced a partnership with Port of Sudeste, located in Itaguai, Rio de Janeiro, to start utilising RightShip’s Maritime Emissions Portal (MEP) for the first time in the Latin American region. by 2033 compared to the base year 2021.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Reduce emissions and increase safety The vehicle can transport a standard full-size cargo pallet or two half-size aviation industry standard containers or Unit Load Devices (ULD) up to a total load of 7.5 tonnes and is designed to tow a further fully loaded cargo trailer behind it.

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AIMMS

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Understand the ROI of a decarbonized supply chain Before looking into funding, understand the return on investment (ROI) that decarbonization offers: Cost Savings: Improved energy efficiency and waste reduction can lead to significant cost savings eventually. Localize Suppliers: This can reduce transportation emissions and costs.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 29, 2022

A few ways companies can begin to offset their carbon footprint is to take a deeper look at product packaging, energy efficiency, alternative fuels, route optimization, and returns and recycling programs. At the same time, these “savings” can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and overall carbon footprints. This means money can be saved.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 25, 2024

The SSC was formed to simplify the integration of systems across the fragmented ecosystem between shippers, carriers and intermediaries and create a more efficient appointment scheduling process. Warehouses usually operate in silos, managing their own budgets and making various decisions at a warehouse level. Yes, yards are hard.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 6, 2023

The new modelling reveals that 5G technologies could save the food and drink supply chain 37 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent emissions between 2024 and 2035. However, these efficiencies can only be achieved with the timely rollout of a 5G SA network. This equates to more than double the total UK HGV emissions of 2021.

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NGT News

APRIL 3, 2023

Sánchez (D-CA) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced the Renewable Natural Gas Incentive Act, bipartisan legislation that would provide a tax credit for renewable natural gas which can be used in heavy-duty vehicles like buses and freight trucks to immediately reduce greenhouse gas and particulate emissions while further supporting clean (..)

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NGT News

JULY 6, 2020

These fuels are derived from renewable feedstocks, and can deliver exceptional efficiency with low emissions. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected seven projects – totaling $1.94 million – to conduct research and development to accelerate the adoption of performance-advantaged biofuel blendstocks.

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NGT News

APRIL 4, 2023

The move is another step in the companies’ sustainability journeys, adding to an array of carbon reduction and efficiency initiatives. Hirschbach Motor Lines deployed five Orange EV electric yard trucks to Lineage Logistics’ facilities in the greater Kansas City area.

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NGT News

MARCH 6, 2023

says it is collaborating with an unnamed global original equipment manufacturer to evaluate the performance, efficiency and emissions of the OEM’s engine equipped with Westport’s H2 HPDI fuel system. Westport Fuel Systems Inc. This collaboration marks Westport’s third major OEM engagement evaluating the fuel system to date.

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Collaboration Efficiency 97

Ship Monk

APRIL 17, 2024

Meanwhile, the environmental costs are piling up (literally) in carbon emissions, packaging waste, and unsalable merchandise. Our expertise, as a logistics and fulfillment provider, is in streamlining the process, making it more efficient, and eliminating waste. After all, it saves us so much time, and it’s practically free!

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NGT News

MARCH 1, 2021

Viatec says its SmartPTO is now incentive eligible under the California Air Resources Board’s Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP). The incentive project was launched to accelerate the adoption of cleaner, more efficient trucks and buses.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 6, 2022

Oracle Fursion Cloud Transportation Management offers a solution that allows transportation planners to see estimated emissions – carbon dioxide, nitrous oxides, and particulate matter – before a trip is executed. Transportation is, of course, a major source of green house emissions. That is more than any other sector.

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 28, 2023

Under the agreement, the five Californian ports will use computerized and cloud-based data to improve freight system resilience, goods movement efficiency, emissions reduction and economic competitiveness.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 26, 2023

The international aviation industry accounts for 2-3 percent of all greenhouse gas emissions annually and can no longer operate in a sustainable manner without major transformation. 2,500 delegates from 184 States and 57 organizations adopted a collective long-term global aspirational goal (LTAG) of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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