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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. Since COP26, a series of deep dive webinars have been conducted on how to design policies for ZE-MHDVs.

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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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Cutting Emissions Through Better Transportation Planning

Logistics Viewpoints

Oracle has set a target to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, and to halve their greenhouse gas emissions across their value chain by 2030. When the invoice from the carrier comes in, the TMS’s freight audit module can see whether the expected cost of the trip matches, or comes close to matching, what was expected.

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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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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world part 2

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Under the aegis of the UN Global Compact, the International Chamber of Shipping and International Transport Workers, a Just Transition Maritime Task Force has been set up at COP26 to prepare policy and business recommendations to develop skills and jobs required for creating a zero emission shipping sector. After COP26, we are at about 2.7

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The Vital Role Played by Transport in Supply Chain

Supply Chain Game Changer

This means that companies are satisfying client demands through various transport modes – including trucks, maritime transport, freight rail, and air and express delivery. Freight transport service providers need to carry out their duties responsibly, meticulously, and in a cost-efficient manner. In the U.S.,

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Emerging Supply Chain Trends – A Look at Evolving Finished Vehicle Logistics Amid Market Shifts and Trends

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

million in 2022 to 39 million by 2030. EV markets are driven in large part by governmental policies with highly ambitious and non-negotiable zero-emission targets and goals. As post-pandemic maritime export volumes soar, global ocean freight transportation is in a critical position.