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Supply Chain Scope: New Study Shows Rise in US Inventories; California Estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030

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Sustainable Freight Action Plan for California is estimated to Improve Freight Efficiency by 25% in 2030. The Sustainable Freight Action plan released by California governor Jerry Brown outlines a long-term 2050 vision and guiding principles for California’s future freight transportation system. Supply Chain News.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 12 – 18)

Logistics Viewpoints

But what happens to the “Super Bowl Champion” apparel, or really from any major sporting event, for the losing team? By 2030, the Coca-Cola Co. Design: make all primary consumer packaging recyclable by 2025 and use 50 percent recycled material in our packaging by 2030. Instead, they are printed ahead of time, for both teams.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 25 – July 1)

Logistics Viewpoints

Amazon plans two Prime shopping events this year. US port backups are extending into freight rail supply chains. This year, Amazon plans to hold a second shopping event for Prime members, occurring in the fourth quarter, which marks the first time the company will hold two such events in the same year.

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

Supply Chain Shaman

Labor shortages abound for road freight. The Freight Rates for a 40 foot container from China to the west coast of the United States is quadruple the price of a year ago. The supply chain leader is struggling with increased cost and delayed on-time deliveries in ocean freight. Price Increases. Political Unrest.

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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. Such landmark events raise awareness, scrutinize decarbonisation actions, and induce hope.

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DB Schenker – Singapore: A Vital Node in Singapore’s Logistics Ecosystem

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DB Schenker Singapore has also cemented the position as a key pillar in Singapore’s logistics ecosystem, being the number one air exporter (for freight forwarding) and attaining market leadership in ocean freight as well. DB Group has set ambitious targets to reduce specific CO2 emission by 50% by 2030 compared to 2006.

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Boeing’s Production Quality Crisis Significantly Escalates

Supply Chain Matters

Speaking at a recent investor event, Boeing CFO Brian West indicated that for the quarter that ends at the end of March, the plane maker expects to consume a higher level of cash than what was reported in January, reportedly between $4 billion to $4.5 Boeing’s CFO has hinted that a deal might involve cash and debt as opposed to stock.

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