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An Update from Sharm El-Sheikh on Decarbonisation of Transport

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

An Update from Sharm El-Sheikh on Decarbonisation of Transport. Transportation accounts for 17 percent of global greenhouse gases (GHG) and 20 percent of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Unlike in Glasgow, there was no dedicated transport day, nor a transport pavilion in Sharm El-Sheikh.

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Overcoming complex logistics in building better cities

DELMIA Quintiq

Whether it is shipping pipes to Egypt for irrigation projects or support trusses to build bridges in Italy, the logistics puzzles of the materials industry are varied and complex. And not all heavy building materials can be transported in trucks, trailers or freight cars. Transport & Logistics'

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Doing Business in Thailand

QAD

Manufacturing in Thailand. In addition, manufactured products in Thailand include textiles, beverages, tobacco products, cement, jewelry, appliances, computers automotive parts and agricultural equipment. . Supply Chain Infrastructure for Manufacturing. About twice the size of the U.S. Tourism and services account for 55.6%

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The Rise of China-Africa Trade: Why Transportation and Logistics Should be Front and Center

BlueYonder

The trade imbalance this causes is an interesting case study for the economists no doubt, but what about the transportation and logistics that will be needed to sustain this trade over the coming years? It is very costly and difficult to get transport flowing within African countries, not to mention across the borders.

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Interesting Facts & Financial Breakdown of the Global Logistics Market

GlobalTranz

The financial and economic outlook of each mode of transportation. Logistics is, by definition, a functional system which consists in combining and coordinating the operations of different modes of transport as a fundamental pre-requisite for ensuring efficient service. You will also learn: Interesting global logistics facts.

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Russia’s Arctic Expansion: The Future of Global Shipping

SCMDOJO

Currently, the primary route for transporting goods from Europe to Asia is the Swiss Trade route. Ships carrying manufactured goods from China to England follow a route that takes them through the Strait of Malacca, across the Indian Ocean, through Bab-al-Mandab Strait, and finally, the Suez Canal before reaching Europe.

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8 Ways Cloud Technology Is Changing the Game For Supply Chain Management

GlobalTranz

Furthermore, cloud technology allows for the dissolution of political debates between business practices; although, the rules of governing entities may have the capacity to limit Internet access, such as was seen in Egypt in past years. US manufacturing is no stranger to the damaging effects of market volatility.