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The Electric Power Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

In the US the power demand is rising slowly, but Asia is the big growth area. In the past 5 years we have seen solar, wind, and batteries start to displace natural gas. This is changing the power mix that grid operators must manage. Renewable Driving Forces There are many factors at play.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 16-20, 2015)

Talking Logistics

Derailed CSX train in West Virginia hauled newer-model tank cars ( Reuters ). Version 11.0 of Continuous Move Planner (CMP) and Paradox Routing Tool (PART) Now Available. UNIT45 and Globe Tracker Partner on Smart Refrigerated Container Offering. Transport for London to accelerate workforce planning with Quintiq.