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This Week in Logistics News (August 6 – 12)

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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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The Green Corridor: Digitise Wisely to Reduce Emissions

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Only the recent global pandemic reduced airline greenhouse gas emissions however this year, we will almost definitely see an increase in travel over 2019 levels – once again increasing overall emissions. The Green Air Target of 2030 I recently did some research on the state of Airlines.

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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. Source: EBN.

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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world

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Even with all new Glasgow pledges for 2030, we will emit roughly twice as much in 2030 as required for 1.5 Such meetings are generally hyped as platforms that can bring sweeping global action which makes it very hard for the participants to live up to the expectations. Part 1–Defining the moment. Most of this, 45.1

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This Week in Logistics News (April 16 – 22)

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MHS, Fortna merging to provide end-to-end solutions globally. The Covid pandemic continues to slow down global economies and supply chains. Quanta Computer, which produces nearly three-quarters of Apple’s Macbooks globally, also shut down its operations, which could impact deliveries for the foreseeable future. GW to 10.4

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Cutting Emissions Through Better Transportation Planning

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Transportation is, of course, a major source of green house emissions. Rich Kroes, Vice President of Global Sustainability at Oracle. Rich Kroes – Oracle’s vice president of global sustainability – was also on the call. That is more than any other sector.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-Up

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This particular update includes reports of additional production worker wage hikes among certain global automakers along with reinforcement data that this year’s holiday seasonal hiring levels are at a ten year low. The global automaker who operates non-unionized facilities across the U.S.