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Trends, Technology and Sustainability in Focus at LogiSYM MENA 2021

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In her keynote address, Nadia Abdul Aziz, President, National Association of Air Freight & Logistics (NAFL), who is based in Dubai, spoke about megatrends transforming the MENA region, particularly the impact of COVID-19. Global Assets in a Constantly Shifting Supply Chain. & & Changing Landscapeā€.

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Using Technology to build Sustainable Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Sustainability is definitely coming of age in Asia. However, there is now a growing appreciation that going green correlates with increased profit as demand for products with sustainable credentials grow and Asian companies get set to move up the value chain. As driving greater sustainability is a key factor in reducing risk.

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De-Carbonising Road Freight Operations: Bridging the Know-Do Gap

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The sixth assessment report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published in August 2021 once again stressed the importance and urgency of decarbonising all sectors of the economy. Also in road freight vehicles, battery-electric or hydrogen-powered drivetrains are close to market launch.

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Synopsis: IQAX Webinar 29th Sept 2021

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Synopsis: IQAX Webinar 29th Sept 2021. De-Carbonising Road Freight Operations: Bridging the Know-Do Gap. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – October 2021. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – September 2021. Using Technology to build Sustainable Supply Chains. info@lscms.org. MORE FROM THIS EDITION. Green Skies?

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The State of the Trucking Market in 2021

GlobalTranz

The state of the trucking market in 2021 is uncertain, filled with risk, and continues to evolve, making logistics management challenging.? through 2021, but total retail sales will grow 7.9%. High freight volumes across all industries in the trucking market are expected to continue into 2022.? Thatā€™s an astonishing $933.30

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Whatā€™s Next for The Freight Market with Chris Pickett

The Logistics of Logistics

Joe Lynch and Chris Pickett discuss whatā€™s next for the freight market. Chris is the Chief Operating Officer at Flock Freight , a technology company that is on a mission to solve the US trucking industryā€™s wasted capacity problem. in Industrial & Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech, an M.Eng.

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LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine ā€“ February 2021

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

LogiSYMā€”Searching for Sustainability: Balancing Economics and Environmental Objectives in Logistics Download the latest LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine. Are Ocean Freight Prices Absolutely Broken? Searching for Sustainability: Balancing Economics and Environmental Objectives in Logistics. Green Corridor: Counting Carbons.