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Climate Change and the Supply Chain

Logistics Viewpoints

It’s good to see these companies recognizing the impact of climate change, and changing their policies, sourcing, and manufacturing practices to reduce emissions. Now, the EU has decided to phase out the free allowances, and the taxes will depend on where a company manufactures its goods.

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10 Disruptive Issues in the Supply Chain

American Global Logistics

Enduring Drought Disrupts Panama Canal Navigation The Panama Canal is a vital shipping route that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Drought and congestion at the Panama Canal have significantly impacted shippers. The Panama Canal Authority is working to address the congestion.

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This Week in Logistics News (May 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

But, that still leaves gaps — especially for small businesses who don’t always have the resources to bring issues to Amazon’s attention. Colorado also adopted the rule but will have a heavy duty truck provision begin in 2027. And Rhode Island said last week that it plans to move forward with its own rules.

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When the Heavy Hand of Government is Not a Burden

MIT Supply Chain

Responding to large-scale crises such as the Ebola outbreak requires government resources. The widening of the Panama Canal to enable larger ships to pass through the trade artery will generate this traffic. Responding to a crisis on this scale requires the resources and system-wide scope of national government.

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An Update from Sharm El-Sheikh on Decarbonisation of Transport

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

The next step of the ZEV declaration integrates workstreams of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) High Level Action Champions (HLAC) with Automotive Manufacturers and The Climate Group’s EV100 to avoid duplication of effort and to pool resources.

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Giants in the tank. Has liner shipping lost its mojo?

DELMIA Quintiq

The Panama papers were still hogging the headlines and competing hard against dissections of mishaps in the private lives of British politicians. This irrational behavior continues in light of a 3-year effort by the Chinese government to telegraph in no uncertain terms the switch from an economy based on manufacturing to services.

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Supply Chain Matters News Capsule Follow-Up

Supply Chain Matters

Kovatchev further indicated that what may emerge in the industry is a standoff “ between the strong and the weak ,” with the bigger players having the financial resources to wait out the industry volume turndown as opposed to more aggressive capacity reductions.