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This Week in Logistics News (July 29 – August 4)

Logistics Viewpoints

Of the 176 local unions with UPS members, 14 affiliates did not show up to a meeting in Washington DC to review the agreement. The Kraft Heinz Company has updated its sustainable packaging goals to include the reduction of its use of virgin plastic by 20 percent within its global packaging portfolio by 2030. O’Brien.

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Creative Ways Manufacturers Can Overcome the Skilled Labor Shortage

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could result in 2.1 million unfilled jobs by 2030, according to a  new study  by Deloitte and The Manufacturing Institute, the workforce development and education partner of the NAM. “The manufacturing skills gap in the U.S. Bureau of Labor, there are 10 million current job openings and 8.4

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This Week in Logistics News (July 30 – August 5)

Logistics Viewpoints

17 states stand by plan to electrify 30% of trucks and buses by 2030. One push for a more sustainable supply chain has been the sale of refurbished goods over the last few years. Cargo begins clogging Port of Los Angeles amid railroad worker shortage. Walmart launches new restored goods program. Walmart is jumping on the bandwagon.

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The Circular Supply Chain Explained + 13 Realistic Strategies

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With material costs rising and the drive towards sustainable practices in full swing, the circular supply chain has become an attractive way for manufacturers and sellers to manage their supply chains in a more environmentally friendly way – and save costs in the long term. So how do you close the loop on your supply chain?

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Eric Beckwitt Selected as a Keynote Speaker at CleanTech Innovation Showcase in Seattle on June 24th

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He recently received the 2019 Clean50 Award, which recognizes Canada’s leaders in sustainability for their contributions over the prior two years. The Showcase will be especially important this year in light of proposed legislation to support Washington state’s transition to carbon-neutral energy by 2030 and carbon-free energy by 2045.

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Big News – Freightera is now 5 YEARS OLD!

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We believe in sustainability, clean energy, and green freight , and we are outspoken on these important topics. There are more exciting changes to come soon, so stay tuned! We also win awards!

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4 Crucial Commodities to Watch in 2023

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Department of Energy), global demand for lithium-ion batteries is expected to increase more than 5X by 2030. This means in order to meet the growing demand, lithium production must increase from 737,000 metric tons to more than 3 million tons by 2030 ( Washington Post ). Clothing brands such as Levi Strauss & Co.,

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