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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. Shipping Routes: Clydebank Declaration. At COP26, 19 countries joined the first framework to establish zero emission maritime routes.

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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 This year the annual United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference (COP26) was held at the SEC Centre in Glasgow, United Kingdom, from 31 October to 13 November 2021. Part 1–Defining the moment.

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We Are In Trouble. Raise the Red Flag. Be Proactive.

Supply Chain Shaman

containers are received rom China for every container shipped. In Africa, where 38% of food is imported, the issues in global shipping will compound the unrest. Impact of Global Shipping on On-time Deliveries. The goal of the conference is to Imagine the Supply Chain of 2030. Logistics Infrastructure Issues.

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Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button

Supply Chain Shaman

For example, when I used to ship ice cream by reefer container to China from the west coast, the time on the ship was 12-18 days. The focus of the conference is on Supply Chain 2030. The conference is designed for extreme networking. I encourage all to sign up.

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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world part 2

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The transport and logistics industry has started to engage differently in the annual United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference. These efforts complete the set of the five (5Zs) initiatives that changed the world of transport and logistics during the 14 days of the Glasgow conference. After COP26, we are at about 2.7

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This Week in Logistics News (May 7 – 13)

Logistics Viewpoints

After more than two years, I finally traveled for a conference again. I was in San Diego for Kinaxis Kinexions , and it was a great trip (I will have a full recap of the conference next week). The company is leaning on expedited shipping lanes to pull ahead supply and mitigate COVID-19 disruptions in China. It was valued at $1.3

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Power Your Business Sustainably Through Solar Energy

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

At the COP26 climate conference in 2021, more than 1,000 companies committed to adopt targets to reduce emissions in line with the Paris Agreement goals. The country also plans to boost its solar capacity to at least 2GWp by 2030, which is enough energy to power some 350,000 households.