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This Week in Logistics News (October 8-12, 2018)

Talking Logistics

So, while I count the days and hours and minutes until she gets back, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week: American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) Activates For Latest Major Hurricane Of 2018. Transplace Acquires Yusen Logistics’ Intermodal & Freight Brokerage Group. Loadsmart Announces $21.6

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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. 7-Eleven Inc.

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Top 5 Logistics Challenges and Solutions for the Manufacturing Industry

GlobalTranz

And moving materials and products was made difficult, especially at the start of the pandemic, due to closed borders, limited air freight, and driver shortages. million jobs could be left unfilled by 2030 due to the manufacturing skills gap. Now, two years into the pandemic, it is still an ongoing challenge for manufacturers.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

Material Handling & Logistics

After a year full of more scandals, indictments, political contentiousness, workplace violence, school shootings and natural disasters, maybe it’s time we all took a collective breath and focused on some of the positives that came out of 2018. Content Summary: Walmart Says It Can Reduce Emissions in China by 50 Million Tons.

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The Vital Role Played by Transport in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Game Changer

trillion in 2018 (8 percent of GDP that year) and in this same year, foreign direct investment in the industry totaled $1.5 This means that companies are satisfying client demands through various transport modes – including trucks, maritime transport, freight rail, and air and express delivery. In the U.S.,

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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Even with all new Glasgow pledges for 2030, we will emit roughly twice as much in 2030 as required for 1.5 In 2018, according to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) road transport accounted for three-quarters of transport emissions. Part 1–Defining the moment. degrees Celsius,” states the Climate Action Tracker.

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Emerging Supply Chain Trends – A Look at Evolving Finished Vehicle Logistics Amid Market Shifts and Trends

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Comparing the pre-pandemic 2018 Production Statistics to the 2021 Production Statistics published by the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (OICA), although car production has reduced over recent years, China remained the highest car producing country, followed by the United States, Japan and India.