The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 15, 2023

The Green Corridor: The Circular Journey 3 conversations Needed for Asset Management in a Sustainable World by Timothy Foote, Founder of Susymbio Things degrade and deteriorate over time. The energy generating and saving equipment alone was able to propel the ship over the ocean in many different conditions.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 14, 2021

International Airports and Ports almost came to a standstill as the worlds international airline fleets were grounded and maritime shipping disrupted and stalled. SHIPPING ,TRADE CONNECTIVITY AND SUPPLY CHAIN DIGITALISATION.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

A few weekends ago, I participated in a beach cleanup organized by my local Democrats Abroad chapter at Pasir Ris Beach in the northeastern corner of Singapore. It is for this reason that the trucking and shipping industries have seen development projects for hydrogen engines. The Future Of The Supply Chain Starts With Sustainability.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 14, 2023

Ironically, it is developing nations that are at the forefront of efficient and sustainable healthcare UAV delivery. Singapore for example has allowed for delivery to ships in its waters. As a result Zipline’s business and reach in Africa is expanding. We can hopefully expect more and more growth in this sector.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Air and Ocean Maersk made its first methanol fueled trip to Singapore this year with no doubt a lot more to follow. On top of that, the testing and standards for using ammonia as an alternative fuel is well under way in Singapore. My 2024 predictions for these modes is that ocean shipping transformation will continue.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

The significance of expanding air and ocean, sustainable fuel capacity in our region cannot be stressed enough. Singapore is one of the largest fuelling stations of the world (over 20% of ship fuelling happens here), so capacity for sustainable fuels is critical for global sustainability efforts.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The responsibility of sustainability is no longer limited to the individual, but it extends to corporations, industries and even governments. The Group’s sustainability policy is based on three pillars: Acting for People, Acting for Planet and Acting for Responsible Trade. We are committed to preparing the supply chains of the future.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

It is also noted as the Cost attributions include fluctuating fuel prices, free shipping, remote or inaccessible end-destinations, changing consumer expectations and the like. For a start, having strong in-market awareness is imperative when driving smart locker implementation.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

I recently toured the Advanced Remanufacturing and Technology Centre (ARTC) in Singapore. In one case the fuel and emissions per kilogram shipped was actually halved for a customer! Tim at ARTC Singapore. Singapore’s largest fully automated cold storage at Tee Jia Food Hub. Timothy Foote. Founder of SUSYMBIO.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 21, 2023

Although CMA CGM is best known for being a large container shipping company, it is also the parent of CEVA Logistics. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published an article on the increasing use of machinery to create made-to-fit boxes for more efficient fulfillment shipping. The machines then label and seal the packages.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

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 Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

In Singapore, for instance, there was a period when eggs were running out as consumers hoarded them. The production sector in Singapore has been hit by waves of layoffs over the past two years, especially when circuit breaker measures were imposed. The Future Of The Supply Chain Starts With Sustainability.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 22, 2022

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. How Shipping Can Help Save The Planet. The Green Corridor – Logistics’ Role In Preventing The Next Pandemic. Timothy Foote.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Train, ship and airline technologies are lagging behind, but there are steps happening. Tim Foote runs Susymbio, a boutique consulting firm advising on e-commerce logistics solutions and sustainability program management services.Tim has held various positions with MNCs, gaining a wide knowledge and expertise in logistics operations.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 26, 2022

SUSTAINABILITY AS A COMPETITIVE STRATEGY. To build and sustain relationships with this new generation of environmentally conscious consumers, employees and investors, organizations need to adopt sustainable operating practices and authentically showcase their positive environmental credentials. MORE FROM THIS EDITION.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Initiatives for more Sustainable Sourcing Industries have variations on this, but to limit the problems associated with poor transparency of quality, legality or sustainability; supply chain managers use some of the following methods: Physically go to the source and investigate.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

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? Business travel is also in this scope. So start measuring!

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2023

Sustainable transport was one of the topics discussed during the event’s “Solution Day” on 17 November 2022. Shipping Routes: Clydebank Declaration. Signatories to the so-called Clydebank Declaration agreed to collaborate to support the creation of green shipping corridors between two or more port pairs.

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The Logistics of Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Emma is a Senior Reporter on the transportation desk at Business Insider , a global news and lifestyle publication with hundreds of journalists in London, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Singapore and beyond. About Emma Cosgrove. Emma Cosgrove is a Senior Reporter on Business Insider ‘s transportation team. Business Insider.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 10, 2023

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted tougher greenhouse gas emission targets for the global shipping industry on Friday. The IMO is a United Nations agency responsible for creating a regulatory framework for the global shipping industry. This is a practice where a ship uses a state’s flag without its knowledge.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 21, 2023

About the Author Tim Foote runs Susymbio, a boutique consulting firm advising on e-commerce logistics solutions and sustainability program management services. Tim volunteers his free-time with the Singapore Wildcat Action Group, a not-for-profit organisation that raises awareness and funds for wildlife conservation.

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Vinculum

JULY 1, 2022

Singapore is an established eCommerce market with a well-developed infrastructure and a tech-savvy population. Sellers interested in breaking into the Southeast Asian market have various options, including starting in Singapore and expanding to other countries afterward. Singapore’s top ten eCommerce sites include: Lazada.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 13, 2021

Although somewhat simplistic, that is not necessarily a bad way to think about FTAs, at least for companies that ship goods across borders. Frank is the Managing Partner of PwC’s Asian Worldtrade Management Services (WMS) practice, based in Singapore. MORE FROM THIS EDITION. LogiSYM Supply Chain Magazine – October/November 2020.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

That followed the December headline of sustained improvement in manufacturing conditions. Output, new orders and exports reportedly all returned to expansion levels along with sustained rises in purchasing activity and employment levels. The combined implications have been significant spikes in spot shipping rates and transit times.

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Supply Chain Matters

JANUARY 8, 2024

The Caixen China General Manufacturing PMI® , a reflection of either private or SMB businesses was headlined with a sustained improvement in manufacturing conditions. This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The reported December value of 50.8

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Supply Chain Matters

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Sustained Contraction in Japan The au Jibun Bank Japan Manufacturing PMI ® report for November was headlined with a sustained contraction in Japan’s manufacturing sector. Growth was reportedly fueled from demands in medicine, high tech, auto, railway, shipping and aerospace equipment markets. The reported November value of 48.3

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Locus Robotics

JANUARY 11, 2023

This will improve both the working environment and sustainability through automation and streamlining of picking operations, as well as enhance the customer experience for Material Bank® Japan users. Locus’s sustainability engineering allows virtually unlimited lifespans for the LocusBots and lowering environmental impact. In the U.S.,

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 19, 2022

International shipping though is a year round occupation and in the case of many coastal areas around the world – this causes conflict between industry and nature. The same Santa Barbara Channel where I went whale watching is also a primary shipping lane for container and other ships from Asia to reach the West Coast of the U.S.

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Freightos

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

But for some, like LTL drivers and Singapore , it’s not so bad. The ramifications of the restructuring of China’s economy, freight innovation, re-shoring, widening the Panama Canal, and the new super-size ships are all covered. Sustainable shipping! SHORT TERM GROWTH JITTERS. A looming shortage of truckers.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 5, 2024

United Kingdom manufacturers additionally pointed to the ongoing Red Sea shipping crisis leading to added supply disruptions. This index is a compilation of seven ASEAN nations- Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand , and Vietnam. in February compared to 50.3 in January, and 49.7

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Taulia

MARCH 15, 2023

We surveyed 550 senior stakeholders at companies with revenues of more than $750 million USD across the USA, UK, Germany, and Singapore. These ongoing cost pressures are likely to be passed on to the British consumer: 40% of UK businesses reported plans to increase prices, significantly ahead of the US 33%, Germany 29%, and Singapore 28%.

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Unleashed

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Freeports are government designated zones usually located around shipping ports and/or airports. Jebel Ali Port is the world’s largest fabricated port, and is serviced by over 100 shipping lines. In this 2022 guide to freeports: What is a freeport? Changi Airport serves over 100 airlines flying to around 100 countries and territories.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MARCH 16, 2021

Maritime Informatics is the application of information systems to increasing the efficiency, safety, sustainability of the world’s shipping industry. Sustainability covers economic, ecological and ethical aspects of doing business. After seven years of intense research, a new discipline was launched: Maritime Informatics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 23, 2020

Current Initiatives such as Coca Cola’s “World Without Waste” and Unilever’s “Sustainable Living Plans” are first steps toward a circular economy. He has completed formal Executive Leadership management courses at INSEAD, Singapore. Agility & resiliency would be a standard norm : Agility would continue to be a “given” norm.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 5, 2024

The March report made specific mention of the impact of maritime disruption attributed to the diversion of ships from the Suez Canal as a result of Red Sea terrorist attacks. Added Signs of Sustained Growth Among ASEAN Manufacturers Since December , we have included the S&P Global ASEAN Manufacturing PMI® index in our highlights.

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Freightos

JANUARY 8, 2019

It won’t be good for many industry players if we don’t work together to build a modern shipping experience with the end user at heart first on our own. My team made a simple calculation of how many employees it takes to ship a package express versus shipping a container. Smart Contracts. Dynamic pricing.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

MAY 27, 2020

The move from China, even if to other more reliable-in-a-crisis countries like India, Mexico or Singapore, will come at considerable cost. originally or made elsewhere and then shipped into the U.S. Environmental, Sustainability and Governance (ESG). Not so fast…. or where the product “lands”, whether made in the U.S.

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