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World Shipping Body Toughens Their Emissions Targets

Logistics Viewpoints

The nations with the most flagged vehicles are Panama, China, Singapore, the Marshall Islands, and Liberia. New technologies are being explored including high tech “sails” mounted to a ship’s deck. In short, the age of the global fleet might be good news in terms of embracing green technology and better fuels.

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Added Alerts to a Warming Earth and Supply Chain Climate Change Mitigation Efforts

Supply Chain Matters

The European Union’s climate change service indicated that our planet observed its hottest June on record. Over a likely ten year horizon are new advanced technologies such as the ability to extract carbon dioxide from the open air and store that gas underground safely, can significantly offset global emissions at a more accelerated pace.

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Strategic moves among logistics providers

Supply Chain Movement

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. they want logistics service providers to offer full service on a global scale and are demanding more technological innovation. Marshall Islands. Technology threat. Libyan Arab Jamahiriya.

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Complex costs of transportation

Supply Chain Movement

Supply Chain Movement and software vendor Eyefreight have developed this checklist to provide to pinpoint the key drivers of Freight Spend Management. To anticipate and respond to high customer demand, a modern Transportation Management System (TMS) needs to optimize inventory allocation. Marshall Islands. Liechtenstein.

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Mindmap for Global Logistics Integration

Supply Chain Movement

Goods have to be transported across the globe and across the neighbourhood. To manage this logistics complexity while adhering to customer service standards and incurring reasonable costs, companies need Global Logistics Integration. Mindmap for Global Logistics Integration. Åland Islands. Marshall Islands.

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Is Logistics Outsourcing Right for Your Company?

Supply Chain Movement

More shippers today appear to be outsourcing some or all of their logistics. How does a company decide that outsourcing logistics is the right choice? Skilled employees apply deep knowledge of market conditions and proven processes to solve transportation problems. Is logistics outsourcing right for your company?

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Download now: 3PL Subway Map Europe 2016

Supply Chain Movement

Manufacturers and retailers welcome the ongoing consolidation in the fragmented logistics industry. they want logistics service providers to offer full service on a global scale and are demanding more technological innovation. Marshall Islands. Technology threat. Libyan Arab Jamahiriya.

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