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The Three Pillars of Sustainability in Supply Chain and Logistics: A Strategic Guide

Logistics Viewpoints

Similarly, shifting freight from road to rail or waterways offers lower-emission alternatives for long-haul transport. Many organizations are also investing in education and infrastructure to support long-term regional development. Warehousing operations also offer opportunities for sustainable transformation.

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The Importance of Energy Transition and Sustainability in the Logistics and Supply Chain Industry

Logistics Viewpoints

Road freight alone accounts for approximately 7% of global CO2 emissions, with maritime and air transport further amplifying the environmental burden. Key strategies include: Electrification of Transport: The use of electric vehicles (EVs) for freight and last-mile delivery reduces emissions and operational costs.

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Why the Future of Freight Is Multimodal

Supply Chain Brain

In April, freight company HLS Group reported 80 canceled sailings from China as trade tensions with the U.S. To keep operations and supply chains stable amid the volatility of today’s global trade dynamics, companies need a freight strategy that can flex under pressure. intensified. That means going multimodal.

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Crowley recognized for industry-leading fraud prevention with CrowleySAFE

Freight Waves

Crowley has been named a winner of the prestigious 2025 FreightWaves Fraud Fighter Awards, recognizing the company’s innovative approach to combating increasingly sophisticated freight fraud schemes. According to Crowley, the most dangerous threat in today’s freight industry is “the rise of identity theft and synthetic carrier profiles.

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Mathematical Optimization: Supply Chain Management by the Numbers

Supply Chain Brain

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The Future of Trucking: Change, Wins and Best Practices

Supply Chain Brain

An Ever-Evolving Market The freight market has never been static, but lately, the pace of change feels faster and more consequential than ever. Disruptions, whether from extreme weather, geopolitical tension, or economic uncertainty, aren’t isolated events anymore; they’re recurring features of the freight landscape.

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Outsmart Disruption with AI: Three Strategies for Supply Chain Resilience

Supply Chain Brain

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