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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

So, wish me luck in securing authentic University Blue Jordan IVs. Cargo ships lost 661 containers at sea in 2022, down from the 15-year average of 1,566 lost per year, according to the latest figures from the World Shipping Council (WSC). And now on to this week’s logistics news.

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De-Carbonising Road Freight Operations: Bridging the Know-Do Gap

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

For example, Maersk ordered eight 16,000 TEU vessels to be operated on carbon-neutral methanol fuel, while DHL has purchased large amounts of sustainable aviation fuel and ordered 12 all-electric cargo planes. Joseph Lim is a highly experienced regional sales leader in the Supply Chain, Industrial Automation and Security space.

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An Update from Sharm El-Sheikh on Decarbonisation of Transport

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Since COP26, a series of deep dive webinars have been conducted on how to design policies for ZE-MHDVs. Under the Global Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Zero-Emission Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicles (ZE-MHDVs) the signatories set an interim goal of 30% zero emission new vehicle sales by 2030.

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Using Technology to build Sustainable Supply Chains

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

Dynamic routing has empowered logistics providers to consider plans B, C and D, offering alternative options of ocean and air freight cargo. Joseph Lim is a highly experienced regional sales leader in the Supply Chain, Industrial Automation and Security space. Synopsis: GeTS Webinar 9th Sept 2021.

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Addressing the Need for Digital Control in Cold Chain Shipping

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

3) Cargo quality. To identify potential hot cargo which caused reefer slow/fail to pull-down. 4) Cargo security & compliance. To identify the container handover and identify the custody on disruption/cargo claim. To get the new ETA at next point or at the final destination constantly.

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6 Emerging Trends In Supply Chain and A Deeper Look into Driverless Vehicles

GlobalTranz

Stagnation of Air Cargo and Sea Freight Rates. Air cargo rates will also remain static. However there is good news at the moment because of the drop in jet fuel costs, improving the financial performance of the air cargo companies. This means that they will need to provide multiple channels or delivery and charge for them.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] The History of Shipping Containers

GlobalTranz

Break-bulk loaded cargo was poorly secured required a Tetris-like approach to handle diverse sizes of packages. Small trucker, Malcom McLean, fumes at slow loading of cargo aboard ship – “There has to be a better way.”. First intermodal cargo transportation (containers are stacked on deck). Significance.

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