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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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An Update from Sharm El-Sheikh on Decarbonisation of Transport

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Under the Global Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles (ZE-MHDVs) the signatories set an interim goal of 30% zero emission new vehicle sales by 2030. He is co-editor of the first two books on maritime informatics, and is co-author of Practical Playbook for Maritime Decarbonisation.

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Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

As of January 1, 2022, it was taking a company an average of 73 days to deliver goods to truck or rail carriers after booking with an ocean carrier and completing the cross-ocean journey, according to E2open’s Ocean Shipping Index. In fact, global freight rates have increased tenfold since the start of the pandemic.

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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 He is the co-editor of the first book of Maritime Informatics recently published by Springer. Part 1–Defining the moment. by Wolfgang Lehmacher, Anchor Group & Mikael Lind, Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE).

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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world part 2

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

If we look at the commitments for 2030, that number goes to 2.4 He is the co-editor of the first book of Maritime Informatics recently published by Springer. After COP26, we are at about 2.7 degrees of warming. and with the long-term goals to 1.8. But not all promises will be implemented. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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Boeing’s Production Quality Crisis Significantly Escalates

Supply Chain Matters

Separate reports further indicate that air travel booking sites are indicating that flyers are paying added attention to the aircraft associated with individual flights. While all of this unfolds, the industry must concurrently deal with aircraft orders that extend to 2030 delivery windows. All rights reserved.

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Reverse Logistics emerging from the "dark side" and into earnings calls

Cathy Roberson

We are on track to reduce our carbon emissions 75% by 2030. And last year, we became a founding member of the Breakthroughs 2030 Retail Campaign, which aims to accelerate climate action within our industry. When businesses liquidate these assets, they typically realize only 10 – 40% of the book value.