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

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Last month, I had the privilege to visit the Energy Observer, which was making a stop right here in Singapore during her around-the-world voyage! The team behind Energy Observer wants to gain better information for commercial cargo vessels by vastly increasing the size of the ship. by Tim Foote, Founder of Susymbio. Timothy Foote.

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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: Cures from the Sky! Healthcare Distribution is Driving Itself Into a More Environmentally Friendly Direction

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Singapore for example has allowed for delivery to ships in its waters. While delivering medicines, food and spare parts, Skyports electric drones by design also eliminate all of the carbon emissions and much of the danger in ship to ship cargo transfers. We can hopefully expect more and more growth in this sector.

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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? Tim volunteers his free-time with the Singapore Wildcat Action Group, a not-for-profit organization that raises awareness and funds for wildlife conservation.

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The Green Corridor: Catching the Sun Light! – How Logistics is Harnessing the Power of the Sun

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Sometimes bumper-to-bumper, transport vehicles need to expend lots of energy to their air conditioning units just to keep interiors cool enough for their drivers and their cargo. He crafted delivery solutions for e-commerce clients and managed supply chains for several chemical and freight forwarding companies.

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Doing Business in Malaysia

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In 1963, Singapore, Sabah, and Sarawak joined the Federation. The fledgling country was troubled by an insurgency, confrontations with Indonesia, the Philippine’s claim on Sabah and then Singapore’s withdrawal in 1965. The country moves over 2 billion mt-km of freight per year. . In 2017, Malaysia exported $187.9