The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

DECEMBER 21, 2021

TRANSPORTATION. Electric vehicles (EVs) are already used as taxis in many large cities in Asia, but expect 2022 to be a year of much market growth. Replacing gas-guzzling, toxic fume-spewing, ear-splitting buses with quiet and clean buses would provide huge benefits to people all over Asia. Courier Fleets. Solar panels.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The right way” emphasizes that our fundamental relationship with the Earth demands that products be made and transported in ways not harmful to the Earth. To eliminate unneeded transport or unnecessary miles is always something the logistics manager needs to do. The devil is definitely in the details.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

For transportation and logistics – the revolution to decarbonize is likewise well underway. Electric Transportation. Another nice thing is that they perform better at high temperatures (nice for Southeast Asia). That is not to say that one could not see the future coming. We are seeing the results slowly but surely.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Additionally, the superior speed vs. ground transportation is unquestioned. At DHL eCommerce’s first Asia Pacific Head of Go Green, he put in place carbon footprint management, sustainability training, illegal wildlife smuggling monitoring training, and employee engagement. It’s not all about blood either.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

At DHL eCommerce’s first Asia Pacific Head of Go Green, he put in place carbon footprint management, sustainability training, illegal wildlife smuggling monitoring training, and employee engagement.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

On the air side, our top airports of Asia increasingly needs to support not only regional needs, but also global ones. 2022 did see increasing numbers of charging stations, but the traditional filling stations with EV charging points are not seeing queues of cars waiting for power in the Asia Pacific. EV Charging Infrastructure.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

I recently attended a webinar on need to decarbonize the air transport industry – a very urgent priority ! The “Decarbonizing Air Transport” report shows a tough road ahead for cutting emissions in the airline industry. The “Decarbonizing Air Transport” report shows a tough road ahead for cutting emissions in the airline industry.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

The circular economy is a cost saver and generally has less carbon emissions, because raw materials are sourced locally and therefore with less transportation. In my compost example, I save on buying fertilizer (along with all the processing, packaging and transportation associated with it). Sure there is.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The Green Corridor: Digitise Wisely to Reduce Emissions by Timothy Foote , Founder of Susymbio Digitisation in the logistics and transportation industry produces efficiency gains for nearly all players in the economy today. Asia is not immune to flight delay and cancellation incidents.

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Talking Logistics

MARCH 20, 2018

International transportation is dealing with ongoing challenges of tighter capacity. From import space and export space tightening up and a hot drayage market causing capacity constraints to volatile air freight rates – international transportation has had its share of challenges the last 10-12 months. Getting Ahead with Export Space.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

When we as individuals are going to and from work, we experience physically, the emitting of greenhouse gasses by our transportation sector. What if technology came into the picture that allowed for far less moving about in fossil fuel burning transport? We can see the exhaust coming out of tailpipes from cars and trucks.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

DHL Group does not operate ships but it uses them to transport containers. The German company offers planes, trains and trucks to move goods globally. Truck transportation jobs continued a slow recovery from the depths of the freight recession and the job losses created when Yellow Corp. went out of business in 2023.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

Fortunately, great minds are making progress to capture this energy in ways that could change the transportation and logistics industry. One familiar site in our transportation environment are busy roads. It’s coming to us everyday (yes, even when it is cloudy) and it will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.

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Supply Chain Shaman

APRIL 18, 2023

Yes, we have achieved greater normalcy in transportation. In the spring of 2022, Asia/US ocean container rates resumed pre-pandemic levels and congestion eased in November 2022 into California ports. Train teams to model variability and build a planning master data layer to understand layers of variability. (A What is normalcy?

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Logility

MAY 17, 2023

According to Reshoring Initiative , companies seeking to limit their exposure to supply chain uncertainties and global conflict risks are moving operations from East Asia to the United States or as close as possible. They’re also carefully pursuing suppliers, manufacturing, and distribution locations that are sustainable and resilient.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 15, 2023

It is even larger than the emissions from our own transportation sector. Our industry has to support transport innovation and business development for our rural communities here in Southeast Asia (especially small holder communities). This will further reduce waste prior to market and further increase rural incomes.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Recently, CEVA Logistics joined the Singapore Changi Airport community in a humanitarian aid project to transport 14,000-kilogram of oxygen concentrators from Los Angeles to Jakarta via Singapore. We want to support and enrich these local communities through what we do best: logistics and transportation services. Acting for Planet.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 15, 2020

Now the entire freight transportation industry, across air, ocean, road, and rail sectors, is awash with disrupted expectations and has retreated into survival mode. Air Freight Transportation Trends 2020. Capacity from Asia Pacific to Europe – down by 30%. Capacity from Asia Pacific to North America – down by 17%.

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NC State SCRC

APRIL 10, 2024

As part of this technical committee, I am working with colleagues on helping to identify the data standards necessary for next generation efficiencies in the global supply chain process covering all major modes of transport: Ocean Full Container, Ocean Less-Than-Container, Short-Sea, Road, Rail and Air.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Do you transport your products to your customers on the other side of the world in a container ship? In the transport industry one would then simply calculate the tons of carbon emitted per kilogram shipped. If so, the greenhouse gases released from burning that oil would be your Scope 2 emissions.

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SCMDOJO

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Machine parts manufacturing companies must rely on their supply chains to obtain and transport raw materials. Training can be difficult or expensive for CNC operators. The Asia Pacific will See the Most Growth. In the next decade, Asia Pacific will experience the greatest growth and highest demand for CNC technology.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Overland transport solutions from Singapore all the way to China & even Europe were also executed to executed to keep supply chains moving. For example, in 2020, over $SGD 1 million was spent in developing our employees through training. DB Schenker can offer Eco-solutions for every mode of transportation.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Also, more than half of the carriers use transport route optimization and track their drivers’ performance. However, a lower uptake and large gaps between knowing and doing can be observed for other measures like eco driver training and low-resistance tyres. Making Asia a Leader – One Green Initiative at a Time. Load More.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Mixmove currently brings benefits to businesses dealing with warehousing fulfillment and transportation and includes 3M and DHL Supply Chain as customers, who primarily want to gain efficiencies in loading and moving shipments so that truck utilization is maximized and overall truck miles are reduced. Believe me, it’s impressive!

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Tompkins Blog

JANUARY 15, 2014

Supply chain executives in the US and Europe nervously listen to news out of Asia about factory fires, typhoons and labor disputes. While road infrastructure is at an international level near the coast, inland transportation can be a different story. Asia Supply Chain Excellence - Visit this site to learn about the Asia Opportunity.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 14, 2021

Societies have been paying for health costs linked to industrial and transport pollution, but those costs are paid in taxes that go into healthcare systems. The belief is this will level the playing field for transport companies and it will offer competitive advantages to those that are most effective at eliminating carbon from their systems.

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Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

This year, with the LA Rams being Super Bowl champs, Good360 said it will ship thousands of “unsellable” Bengals-branded hats, T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, COVID-19 masks, and scarves to struggling people in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East. And now on this week’s logistics news.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 20, 2022

The retail giant has launched a program to recruit and train college graduates to become store managers, promising a starting wage of at least $65,000 a year and an accelerated two-year track into the top store job. This shortfall is impeding efforts to transport goods and, in doing so, further hobbling an already-delicate supply chain.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Essential Skills for Supply Chain Leaders in Asia during Pandemic The Asian Institute of Management conducted a study across orgainsations in Asia to identify crucial skills and competencies required by supply chain managers and leaders in Asia.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 4, 2022

The logistics of transporting and warehousing returns is a necessary evil for retailers aiming to satisfy and delight consumers. Kushal enjoys training budding entrepreneurs and guiding them through their journey. Returns Made Easier with SaaS Platforms and Technology.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Algorithms are rarely trained on extreme volatility. Imbalances in ocean transport, port congestion and equipment shortages, with surging freight rates became the new normal. But companies need to invest in training – there may not be enough digital talent accessible for corporates and governments. About the Author .

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 23, 2022

lawmakers had expressed concerns that with supply chains already highly constrained, the CP Rail stoppage would create an added transportation crisis for import as well as export flows. Surface Transportation Board on the merger with Kansas City Southern. . Stated drivers of the changed routings from Asia to U.S. Further, U.S.

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Freightos

APRIL 24, 2016

US Army uses the “Transporter” container, developed four years earlier for removals, for Korean War supply movements. First intermodal cargo transportation (containers are stacked on deck). The beginning of the Asia-Advanced Economies trade boom. First use of a modern container for ocean freight. Significance.

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 26, 2016

As a logistics service provider, focusing on over-the-road surface transportation management solutions via technology and managed transportation services, we find the following information on the history of shipping containers of great significance to the logistics and supply chain community at large. Shipping between Europe, S.E.

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Logility

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Production halts, container and transport shortages, and port logjams are just a few of the factors eating away at both efficiency and profits. Sanctions, blocked Ukrainian ports, and stalled transportation routes have also disrupted the China-to-Europe supply chain. What’s a supply chain manager to do?

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 14, 2021

Holds a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport and holds a Global MSc. Spanning Global, Regional, Country Operational/Commercial Roles and General Management in Asia Pacific and Europe. Stuart is a British national, married with three children. Prior to that, I was with TNT for 6 years.

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MIT Supply Chain

AUGUST 21, 2023

Now is the time for management and unions to talk about how future fleets of autonomous vehicles will be managed remotely, how to train today’s drivers to fill this role, and how to develop training programs for the operators, mechanics, and supervisors of tomorrow. The signs of such confrontations are already in evidence.

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