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

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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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Carbon Mitigation Actions; For The Planet, And for the Pocket

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As a consumer, I expect when I invest in an appliance or a tool, it will keep working for a reasonably long time to bring a return. More importantly, this same voluntary market is projected to increase to $50 billion by 2030. Geo thermal Power Station in Iceland. M achines are built to last ! Planet earth is similar. billion a year.

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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., In the U.S.,

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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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Driving Sustainable Growth Through Supply Chain Resilience

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The Freightos Baltic Index Global Container Freight Index shows the cost of shipping freight remains hugely elevated – more than double the price a year earlier. In fact, global freight rates have increased tenfold since the start of the pandemic. And this was before the Russian invasion of Ukraine began.

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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 Also, tools have been developed to enable horizontal partnerships to reduce empty truck miles. Part 1–Defining the moment. by Wolfgang Lehmacher, Anchor Group & Mikael Lind, Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE).