Carrier Transicold is once again shaking up the cold chain industry with its newly unveiled Reefer Enhancement and Next-Life (REN) Program, targeting a key segment of refrigeration units that are entering middle age. Designed for PrimeLINE reefers between six and ten years old, the REN initiative enables those aging units to be upgraded, allowing them […]
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Stakeholders at the Transportation Research Board annual meeting gathered to evaluate port performance, a complicated conversation within the supply chain.
A feasibility study of nuclear-powered container ships to lower emissions teams Maersk, the world’s second-largest container line, with vessel classification society Lloyd’s Register and nuclear power specialist Core Power.
Raising the temperature of ultracold storage, a fully refrigerated supply chain and new additions to the freezer aisle.
With the EU supply chain law targeting concert tours for better eco-friendly practices, Metallica is making headway with a tour focused on reducing its carbon footprint and more in its logistics.
Voltera is removing obstacles to electrification for fleets by reducing the risks of developing and operating charging sites.
In this edition: RealCold gets its start, recycling energy and TGI Fridays adds to its lineup.
Zeina El-Azzi, founder and CEO of Gage Zero, talks with FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson about why logistics and trucking companies should seek to ensure that they are protecting local communities as they roll out fleet electrification plans.
In this edition: Sustainability discussions come to the table; China’s Golden Week’s prep; and two companies become one.
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Electrification isn’t possible without infrastructure to support it. Voltera is transforming the transportation industry by helping fleets access EV charging infrastructure.
Canada and Mexico are seeing tremendous growth as a result of nearshoring efforts. This has generated significant interest in cross-border capabilities.
With offerings like its Clean Advantage Card and Fuelman Mastercard with EV payment capabilities, Fuelman is anticipating the current and upcoming expense management needs of fleet managers as they begin their electrification transition.
Daylight recently opened the first LEED-certified trucking facility in Texas, proving its continued commitment to both sustainability and the people of the Lone Star State.
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AxleHire CEO Adam Bryant says the most significant impact on the carbon footprint will come from the ability to drive more efficient utilization and aggregation processes in last-mile delivery.
Inside this edition: It’s never too late to adopt sustainable choices; head on to the blue markets; and the battle rages on for TravelCenters of America.
Inside this edition: West Coast port labor talks continue; sustainability initiatives increasing stock prices; and another acquisition on the books.
Inside this edition: Sustainability measures become costly; fully automated warehouses could be the answer; and Walmart’s freshest collab.
“To get ahead of the curve on stringent climate disclosure requirements proposed by the SEC and [the ISSB], shippers need to transition from manual data gathering and estimations of their scope 3 carbon footprint to tools that efficiently and accurately provide emissions reports in real time,” said Convoy Corporate Sustainability Analyst Kiana van Waes.
Booster CEO Frank Mycroft explains how reimagining fueling can lead to more sustainable delivery.
Make last-mile logistics more sustainable with 3 key initiatives
What can be done to alleviate emissions and decarbonize transportation in the ports?
In the inaugural Moving World Report, UP.Partners dives deep into what drives today’s mobility industry — and examines what’s holding it back.
Tracking and acting on sustainability metrics, as well as implementing small and large-scale sustainable last-mile goals are vital steps toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
As an energy industry logistics provider, Filamar Energy’s goal is to continue to set new carbon neutral CleanMile® benchmarks that reduce lifecycle emissions and CO2 levels while bringing positive impactful change to the planet without sacrificing efficiency.
ClearFlame’s model removes diesel from diesel engines through heavy-duty compression ignition engine modification, allowing trucks to run on a wide range of clean-burning, plant-based renewable fuels.
The holidays are quickly approaching, and shoppers are checking off their gift lists. This year, however, the festive frenzy has not been strong enough to create a traditional peak season effect.
PGT is uniquely positioned to be a part of the industrywide change, working toward larger sustainable goals while still creating immediate impacts within its own company.
Newest Convoy survey shows environmental impact as newest sustainability motivation over governmental relations.
While there is interest in EVs in the last-mile space, many companies are reluctant to adopt them at this point.
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Zero100 is educating industry professionals on not only how to recycle but to regenerate and use less in the first place.
Forum Mobility, a startup in California, is focusing on zero-emission transportation by creating more charging facilities and offering EV trucking-as-a-service to drayage carriers.
Forum Mobility, a startup in California, is focusing on zero-emission transportation by creating more charging stations and offering EV trucking-as-a-service.
Transportation technology company InRange is developing durable trailer skirts to help reduce carbon emissions.
Fleets seeking a readily-available and proven solution to reduce heavy-duty truck emissions are increasingly turning to renewable natural gas
There is a lack of in-depth, data-driven visibility tools in the logistics industry today, according to Mitch Violett, senior director of product management at Convoy.
Panelists at Amazon Business’ Reshape 2022 conference talk strategies and advice to succeed with ESG initiatives.
Without a clear idea of what technological breakthroughs in alternative fuels may be coming, ocean carriers are left searching for a path forward as they look to build vessels.
Clean Energy opened a renewable natural gas station in Groveport, Ohio, as part of an agreement with Amazon.
Danny Gomez and Tyler Cole, who have both hosted FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon over the past year, discuss what they have learned.
In a Q&A, supply chain industry executives provide their thoughts on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposed climate disclosure rules that could put retailer pressure on fleets to share emissions data.
Boeing CEO David Calhoun is outspoken about how governments are making environmental and economic policy.
Retailers are coming together to send demand signals for zero-carbon shipping fuels.
Moving manufacturing from abroad back to the U.S. could reduce emissions while improving supply chain resilience.
Infinium will provide Amazon with enough electrofuels to power its fleet approximately 5 million miles a year.
Some companies are misleading consumers when it comes to sustainability. How do companies making real progress avoid it?
With its fleet of electric vehicles, GoBolt will offer same- and next-day delivery of small parcels in the U.S. and Canada.
A new Descartes survey found that a majority of consumers will favor longer delivery times when it is better for the environment.
The Environmental Protection Agency released a report on the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act, including the emissions, health and economic impacts.
The Inflation Reduction Act has been signed into law. What do its climate measures mean for supply chains?
Plug Power will supply Amazon with 10,950 tons of green hydrogen annually for transportation and building operations starting in 2025.
FreightWaves asks experts how cooking oil goes from frying food to fueling vehicles and answers the question: Does it smell like french fries?
FreightWaves interviewed an expert to learn more about what it will take to adapt supply chains to a circular economy.
Experts discuss the different scopes of emissions in supply chains and how warehouse operators and fleets can take advantage of efficiency gains to lower emissions.
Switching out lighting in warehouses with 25-foot to 35-foot ceilings isn’t simple. But LEDs pack economic, labor and environmental benefits.
Convoy and FreightWaves experts discuss the effects that extreme weather conditions such as flash flooding have on truckers.
AskWaves dives into the different sources of emissions for electric vehicles compared to fossil fuel-powered vehicles.
NOAA Fisheries aims to reduce whale strikes on the East Coast of the United States with new vessel speed regulations.
Sustainability experts discuss how the transition to net-zero emissions in trucking will not look the same for every company.
Volvo recently announced its plan to construct an electric charging corridor in California.
A multistate initiative focused on cutting emissions from medium- and heavy-duty vehicles released an action plan for transitioning to zero-emission vehicles.
Union Pacific on Wednesday enlisted Wabtec to modernize 600 locomotives to improve fuel efficiency, reliability and haulage ability.
A recent report shows how far the transportation industry remains from the net-zero goal.
California companies may be able to get up to $500,000 per purchase of a qualified zero-emission terminal tractor, refrigeration unit or forklift.
Sam Stockdale discusses Link Logistics’ decarbonizing strategy for logistics infrastructure on FreightWavesTV’s Net-Zero Carbon.
“Oil and gas money is so embedded in many local budgets, it’s difficult to imagine a future without it,” a recent New York Times article said.
While companies generally support the Securities and Exchange Commission’s goals of providing climate data to investors, they have apprehension about the burden the rules could place on small carriers.
Congress introduced a bill to protect the health of port communities and address climate and environmental justice issues.
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling that limits the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to enforce regulations that aimed at reducing carbon emissions from power plants.
FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and TraxGroup’s Chris Cassidy sit down to talk about sustainability and the future of freight audit and payment.
By making smaller investments in your people and technologies, fleet owners can start making significant progress toward their sustainability and fuel-saving goals today — while preparing for an EV future.
commitments to cut their carbon footprint—such as becoming net zero by 2030.
Gathering data for accurate emissions calculations is complicated and time consuming. Standardization could make it easier.
Many argue that the disposal of electric vehicles’ lithium-ion batteries after maximizing their use could potentially be just as harmful to the environment as carbon emissions.
Convoy released a sustainability report Tuesday conveying its goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2040.
Hanko Kiessner of Packsize talks to Modern Shipper about how transportation problems can be solved in the warehouse.
NextEra Energy plans to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, saying it can do so without using offsets through renewable hydrogen.
Real estate logistics provider Prologis set a net-zero emissions target for 2040 along with other targets in its environmental, social and governance report.
AskWaves explains carbon insets, how they may benefit companies and what limits they may have.
According to a recent Bloomberg article, electric vehicles are taking off even faster than expected and “are eating into the transportation system and taking bigger bites every year.”
Logistics provider Schneider is recognized by PepsiCo as its Asset Sustainability Carrier of the Year.
Redwood Logistics will give customers the option to track and offset carbon emissions associated with freight operations.
Sustainable last-mile delivery provider gofor partnered with PI Energy to wrap its EVs with solar panels for easy charging.
With a federal judge recently invalidating leases to drill for oil and gas in the Gulf of Mexico, now is a great time for shippers and carriers to shift focus toward network and route efficiency in order to reduce the amount of empty miles and unnecessary fuel usage.
The International Maritime Organization and a California congressman look for strategies to lower emissions on World Ocean Day.
Green hydrogen producer Plug Power is building a plant at the Port of Antwerp-Bruges in Belgium to help decarbonize the region’s logistics.
A New Climate Ventures expert joins FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon show to discuss the different ways captured carbon dioxide can be used for a circular economy.
Over 50 corporations and nine countries have pledged to switch to materials made from processes that produce little to no carbon.
“As a $4 billion industry leader, we have a great responsibility to pursue activities and initiatives that improve the sustainability of our operations, provide an inclusive workplace for all and give back to the communities where we operate.”
Hard to abate sectors such as long-haul trucking are considering clean hydrogen to decarbonize.
The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced it will use roughly $3.5 billion from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to invest in air carbon capture projects.
Schneider’s second corporate responsibility report focuses on emissions and social initiatives.
Experts discuss the challenges facing carriers and shippers when it comes to measuring emissions and why it matters.
Convoy helped bring sustainability issues to the forefront at FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event last week in Rogers, Arkansas.
Sustainability database provider HowGood announced it closed a $12.5 million funding round to expand its capabilities and clients.
Digital freight platform Hwy Haul aims to reduce food waste during transportation.
