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Multimodal 2020: Sustainability in supply chains takes centre stage

Manufacturing & Logistics IT

Sustainability issues within global supply chains will take centre stage at Multimodal 2020, the UK, Ireland, and Northern European freight transport, logistics and supply chain management event, which is set to take place for the 13th year running at the NEC in June.

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The State of Digital Freight: The 4×4 Blueprint for Freight 2020

Freightos

The journey to digitize freight, while initially off to a slow start, has gained momentum in the last two or three years. They’re licensed to be an ocean freight forwarder, and they’ve bought some aircraft and an airport; and of course they are a huge warehousing player. Online freight booking. They’re coming.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 30 – October 6)

Logistics Viewpoints

So, when it comes to sustainability, we should be focusing on reducing emissions in the ocean that can kill off plant life. The reports underscore how private air fleets of express delivery companies are coping with a yearlong downturn in parcel volumes amid a broader freight recession that is also hurting airlines that carry general cargo.

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This Week in Logistics News (September 18 – 24)

Logistics Viewpoints

McDonald’s pledges to offer more sustainable Happy Meal toys. Circular supply chains are becoming more commonplace as consumers and businesses alike look to reduce their carbon footprint and increase sustainability initiatives. McDonald’s has announced that it will offer more sustainable Happy Meal toys worldwide by the end of 2025.

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The History and State of Vehicle Routing!

Supply Chain Game Changer

Do you have a Freight Management Strategy or are you Spinning your Wheels? They are also including capabilities related to sustainability demands. Subscribe Here! Email Address. Subscribe to Supply Chain Game Changer. The size of this market has attracted far, far more players than were in the space 40 years ago. ” Conclusion.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 6 – 12)

Logistics Viewpoints

The company will spend $100 million to speed up shipping times on airfreight, expedited ocean freight, moving containers to less-congested ports, and getting products into US warehouses. On an earnings call, Peloton CEO John Foley said the company will incur transportation costs more than 10 times its usual cost per item.

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Mindmap for Global Logistics Integration

Supply Chain Movement

In a world with an increasing number of political disturbances and mounting pressure to create sustainability, companies in a global market have to design their logistics strategy to meet demand in a cost efficient, optimal way: Plan. Guinea-bissau. Heard Island and Mcdonald Islands. Holy See (Vatican City State). Iran, Islamic Republic of.