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COP26: 5Zs that changed the world part 2

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The sector took a seat at the table and participated in concrete initiatives, like the two zero (2Zs) emission initiatives, namely the Global MOU for ZE-MHDVs for zero emission new vehicle sales and the Clydebank Declaration for specific zero emission maritime shipping corridors.

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The Green Corridor – Logistics’ Role In Preventing The Next Pandemic

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

I’m not talking about how shipping and logistics are key in keeping the supply chain connected during global health crises so we can keep essential supplies like medicine, food, and toilet paper moving. Instead, I am referring to the often overlooked — yet very important — role transportation companies can play in preventing global pandemics.

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Green Corridor: Counting Carbons

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

These buckets are referred to as “Scopes” in the trade. Do you transport your products to your customers on the other side of the world in a container ship? Well, how much carbon did the ship emit in the course of the move? If you purchased trucks for your shipping fleet, how much carbon was emitted in making those vehicles?

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5 Post & Pre-Audit Questions You Should Ask Before Hiring a Provider

TransAudit

And of course, as the business gets larger so do its shipping needs. When it comes to LTL, a standard medium-sized business will ship anywhere from 500 less-than-truckload and 2,000 parcel shipments every month. There are significant logistics and shipping differences that exist between the United States, Asian markets, and Europe.

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Interoceanic Passages

Abivin

Passages, capes, and straits are defined as geographical areas through which international shipping routes must transit. Chokepoints commonly have shallow, constricting depths, which hinder navigation and place restrictions on ship capacity. Potential for closure or interruption. It is approximately 190 kilometers long.

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From the Desks of the Entire ShipChain Team – 9/25/2020

Shipchain

As many of you know, the freight industry runs on incredibly small margins, so keeping per-shipment costs low and consistent is paramount to product success. These numbers aren’t correct – please refer to the slashing documentation provided by Loom here: [link]. We use a maximumDowntimePercentage of 50%.

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Podcast: Peter Hove Hildebrandt and Sune Stilling Talk Venture Capital

Requis

I like the reference to the TV show “Silicon Valley”. Historically, people who know this industry know that it was very much “gut based”, where you would just make a few calls and then set the freight rates. Maersk has been around for 150 years and does most of the shipping worldwide. Highlights from the Conversation.