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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The industry which previously showed largely low levels of commitment to engage in the COP agenda, showed the world that it exists and can take a seat at the COP table to actively contribute to fight climate change – but the sector also expressed its need for support. came from trucks carrying cargo. Most of this, 45.1

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An Update from Sharm El-Sheikh on Decarbonisation of Transport

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The aviation industry is required to push the development of SAF and activate every other enabler to reduce emissions. The US and Norway launched a Green Shipping Challenge to encourage stakeholders along the maritime value chain to propose concrete steps that will help to achieve full decarbonisation of the industry no later than 2050.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 11 – 17)

Logistics Viewpoints

9, according to Xeneta, a Norway-based transportation data firm, reflecting lower freight demand as retailers cut orders and consumer spending continues to decline. Last year’s negotiations took place as dozens of container ships were backed up off the coast of California waiting to unload cargo. West Coast was $2,618 as of Feb.

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December 19, 2023 Update

Freightos

In response, the US Department of Defense announced the launch of Operation Prosperity Guardian which will work alongside existing navy assets in the region to address the Houthi threat and will include support from the United Kingdom, Bahrain, Canada, France, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain. China – N.

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This Week in Logistics News (July 24-28, 2017)

Talking Logistics

Norway Takes Lead in Race to Build Autonomous Cargo Ships (WSJ – sub. In the quest to transform and disrupt the logistics industry, you will have some winners and you will have a lot more losers. Tesco launches nationwide same-day delivery (Logistics Manager). Hunt Transport Services, Inc. UPS Reports 2Q EPS Of $1.58

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9 Apps in 2 Days: Business App Development Acceleration

AIMMS

I have been with Höegh for 12 years and in the shipping industry for close to 20 years. In 2003 I moved from the United States to Norway and started to work for Höegh Autoliners. Höegh specializes in rolling cargo and some non-rolling cargo that we carry with roll-trailers. “So So we are like big sailing garages”.

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China Exports Rebound Even as Western Markets Face Lockdown

Logistics Bureau

China says almost all of its major industrial companies have resumed production and that its ports are again running at near-full capacity after a two-month Coronavirus-linked shutdown. In response to the constraints on belly capacity, outbound cargo-only flights from China are increasing and are above 2019 levels. Ocean Freight.

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