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The Green Corridor: Digitise Wisely to Reduce Emissions

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It allows for better tracking of cargo and people in airports, enhanced security, and enhanced safety – just to name a few. These applications translate ultimately to less down time, less distance travelled, less misrouted cargo, less idle time at the airport, and less flight time circling over the airports, waiting in line to land.

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The Green Corridor – My Visit to Energy Observer – A Tour into the Future of Ocean Travel

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The team behind Energy Observer wants to gain better information for commercial cargo vessels by vastly increasing the size of the ship. The original gyro style wind energy installations were replaced with a wing type sail in 2019. Propellers were also changed to a “feathered” design in order to reduce drag.

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The Ultimate Guide to Tanker Endorsements and Bulk Drivers

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Over the years, the capacity within the freight industry has tightened, bringing the role of the bulk freight truck driver under the spotlight. Why Bulk Drivers are Crucial to the Freight Industry Bulk drivers form the backbone of the freight industry.

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Top 10 Logistics Companies in India!

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Featuring Our Top 16 Articles on Freight and Logistics! Aegis Logistics Limited provides impeccable logistics solutions for the Oil, Gas, and Chemical industry. Along with the distribution of LPG, kerosene oil, propane gas, and oleochemicals, the company also provides storage solutions for chemical substances. Subscribe Here!

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A Trucking Services Overview!

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There are many carriers and shipping companies specializing in the transportation of different types of cargo in different vehicle types. Trucking services deal with small or large shipments, and special provisions are available for special types of cargo such as fragile, perishable, or volatile commodities.

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Making Asia a Leader – One Green Initiative at a Time

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When moving cargo, can shipments be consolidated more? Tim has crafted delivery solutions for many e-commerce clients and managed the supply chains for several chemical and freight forwarding companies. Can packaging have less weight? Can pallets be built higher? Can pallets weigh less? Can the warehouse be skipped altogether!?

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Green Corridor: Pace and Resolve Needed to Help Reach Sustainability Goals

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As air cargo rates reduce, indicating a return of freight capacity, but could this also signal a massive carbon emission increase? We hope that companies might continue to allow workers to work from home, which could lead to permanent emission level improvements. The pandemic has also taught companies to do more with less.