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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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Struggling to innovate

Supply Chain Movement

According to recent research, for example, labour shortages are standing in the way of growth for a third of the logistics companies in the Netherlands. Furthermore, a new collective labour agreement means that wages for road transport – which accounts for roughly half of the total operating costs – will rise by 5% this year.

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Experts Choice Of Top Online Logistics Resources

Freightos

Transport Intelligence, the well-respected U.K. So much so that it is split into seven topics – aircrafts, airports, capacity and demand, carriers, freight trends, traffic and viewpoints. Transport Topics. American Journal of Transportation. Ocean freight is split into 14! Ti Logistics Briefing. ACWmagazine.

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This Week in Logistics News (June 26-30, 2017)

Talking Logistics

FourKites Partners with HaulFox to Provide Freight Brokers with Next Generation Supply Chain Visibility. Several port terminals run by a Maersk division, including in the United States, India, Spain, the Netherlands, were still struggling to revert to normal operations on Thursday after experiencing massive disruptions.

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Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2017

Material Handling & Logistics

And here’s to hoping that 2018 results in even more significant advancements in the state of warehousing and transportation technology. Click the links below to compare this year's innovations to those from previous years: Top 10 Supply Chain Innovations of 2016 : robot pickers, bridge-inspecting drones, autonomous freight shuttles, and more.

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5 Megatrends Shaping Supply Chain Innovations

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

A further consolidation of logistics service providers is expected, as asset-based logistics service providers involved in advanced warehousing and transportation require high investments. Secondly, global freight rates have seen an enormous increase over the past 12-months, which are unlikely to return soon to the rates before Covid.

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This Week in Logistics News (November 26 – December 2)

Logistics Viewpoints

Another large Santa agency, Cherry Hill Programs, is back up to pre-pandemic booking numbers for their 1,400 or so Santas working at more than 600 malls and other spots this year. FedEx Express Europe debuts renewable diesel in Netherlands. Ninety-six hours before a strike date, chemicals are no longer transported.