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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society
JANUARY 3, 2023
An Update from Sharm El-Sheikh on Decarbonisation of Transport. Transportation accounts for 17 percent of global greenhouse gases (GHG) and 20 percent of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Unlike in Glasgow, there was no dedicated transport day, nor a transport pavilion in Sharm El-Sheikh.
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 16, 2023
It’s good to see these companies recognizing the impact of climate change, and changing their policies, sourcing, and manufacturing practices to reduce emissions. Energy, industry, transport, buildings, agriculture and land use are among the main sectors causing greenhouse gases. Perhaps the biggest threat is rising sea levels.
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Supply Chain Shaman
DECEMBER 30, 2021
Background on Ocean Transport. I also laugh when newscasters quip, “Just move west coast ships through the Panama Canal…” With new locks in 2016, the Panama Canal is able to handle vessels with an overall length of 366 m (1201 feet), 49 meters beam (increased by the Canal Authority effective 1 June 2018 to 51.25
Logistics Viewpoints
AUGUST 18, 2023
Full-to-bursting warehouses means fewer orders for manufacturers, which translates into lower levels of business activity and, ultimately, weaker growth. The massive pileup is a result of water conservation measures the Panama Canal Authority deployed in late July due to drought. And now on to this week’s logistics news. 11 release.
Supply Chain Shaman
DECEMBER 30, 2021
Background on Ocean Transport. Returning containers is an ongoing issue resulting in some manufacturers investigating a return to break-bulk shipping (container free). Net/Net: The Panama Canal cannot handle the largest ships, and moving a vessel through the Panama canal increases the cost of a container by approximately $8,000.
Talking Logistics
FEBRUARY 5, 2016
Kewill Expands Partnership with INTTRA to Provide Complete End-to-End Transportation Planning Solution with INTTRA’s Ocean Schedules. Panama Canal expansion to be complete by end of June ( Reuters ). Finally, there were several news items related to transportation management systems (TMS) this week. UPS Delivers Peak Profits.
MIT Supply Chain
JUNE 3, 2021
As companies look to restructure their global supply chains in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and other disruptive forces, the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region has an opportunity to become the next manufacturing and logistics hub. Mexico is particularly strong in heavy manufacturing industries, notably, automotive.
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