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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. Also in road freight vehicles, battery-electric or hydrogen-powered drivetrains are close to market launch.

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How to Achieve a More Sustainable and Environment Friendly Supply Chain!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Start Your Business’ Sustainability Journey in 5 Steps! A sustainable and environment friendly supply chain is a key component for any successful business. In this article, we will show you how you can make your supply chain more sustainable and eco-friendly. Sustainable Hazardous Waste Management.

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Greener Shopping and Shipping: The Rise of Carbon Neutral e-Commerce Delivery

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The International Post Corporation (IPC), found 44% of online shoppers have changed their purchasing behaviour to be more sustainable. There is a long way to go, particularly for brands whose products are shipped thousands of miles to reach overseas customers, requiring air freight transportation to keep within acceptable delivery times.

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5 Steps for Sustaining Healthy 3PL Relationships!

Supply Chain Game Changer

The key to sustaining healthy 3PL relationships is very much dependent on the person that is given the role to manage the relationship with the 3PL service provider. Communication Guidelines. I have also found it useful to develop a set of communication guidelines that both parties can adopt. A Process of Governance.

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Digital Megatrends – Shaping Supply Chain Innovation

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

6 Shipping delays due to port congestion and shortage of containers, along with skyrocketing freight costs, were among other reasons for the company’s woes as it expects to close with an operating loss this financial year. The Future Of The Supply Chain Starts With Sustainability. BENEFITS OF HIGHLY INTEGRATED SUPPLY CHAINS.

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Amazon Supply Chain Innovation Continues

Logistics Viewpoints

While Amazon has rolled out its own digital freight matching marketplace named Amazon Freight, the company is always looking at new opportunities in this area. Amazon is also investing in the future of its trucks by exploring more sustainable fuels.

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9 General but Important Tips and Guidelines for Better & Sustainable Freight Management

GlobalTranz

Are you looking forward to becoming a master of logistics, handling freight management with increased efficiency? Freight Management will be a far easier task when you know how it all fits in the grand scheme of things. When you have your business in mind and you want to succeed sustainably, do you have expansion in mind?