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Transportation Network Modeling: A Powerful Tool in Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Strategy

Talking Logistics

Outside of the Paris Agreement, the European Union (EU) has a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transport by around 60 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. It currently has no limits on truck emissions, unlike other countries such as the United States, China, Japan and Canada, which already have truck fuel efficiency standards.

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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

In respect to logistics and transport something remarkable happened at COP26. The first Z – Zero emission road transport: Global MOU for ZE-MHDVs . In 2018, according to data from the International Energy Agency (IEA) road transport accounted for three-quarters of transport emissions. Most of this, 45.1

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July 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices Indicating Declining Momentum

Supply Chain Matters

The top three regions exhibiting PMI growth were that of India, Australia and the Netherlands. United States. Indices reflecting manufacturing across the United States reflected lower momentum as well. The bottom three were listed as Poland , Taiwan and Myanmar. . Select Regional Highlights. down from the 52.7

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Can Australian Manufacturing be Brought Back Home from China?

Logistics Bureau

The short answer is that it is indeed possible to re-shore manufacturing but it will take a change in government policies as well as sizeable state incentives to private enterprise to turn the ship around. Inevitably ‘Made in Australia’ goods will cost more—sometimes even double or triple the price tag of a ‘Made in China’ equivalent.

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China Exports Rebound Even as Western Markets Face Lockdown

Logistics Bureau

Loading and discharging operations at the ports of Shanghai, Jingtang, Lianyungang, Tianjin, Caofeidian, and Huanghua are slow due to lack of stevedores, while a shortage of licensed trucks and drivers is restricting the transport of cargo to the ports. In the United States, the Pandemic has yet to Peak. Ocean Freight.

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This Week in Supply Chain Tech- January 19 2024

Supply Chain Matters

Treasury Department along with governmental agencies in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and the European Union. location, facilitating delivery of lithium inputs and shipment of battery-grade lithium products over multiple transportation routes. governmental agencies to include U.S. Customs and Border Control, the U.S.

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August 2022 Global Manufacturing Indices- Declining Momentum Accelerating

Supply Chain Matters

The top three regions exhibiting PMI growth were noted as India, Australia and Thailand. United States. Whereas the coming four months are generally viewed as a peak period for production and global transportation resource needs, we sense far more muted levels with added risks of excess capacity prevalent. Bob Ferrari.