Folding five empty shipping containers into the space of one could curb smuggling, save shippers money and reduce emissions.
While hydrogen fuel cells offer a promising alternative to ozone-threatening diesel engines, creating an electric-friendly infrastructure will require dedication from government regulators, equipment manufacturers and industry players alike.
Covering a tractor and trailer in solar panels could potentially generate more than 18,000 watt hours of energy per day in California conditions.
Tracks emissions technology will help project44 customers measure and mitigate scope 3 supply chain emissions, which are currently difficult to track.
The current regulatory environment can be opaque and confusing, with each state left to create — or not — its own rules surrounding EVs. So far, six states have adopted a regulatory framework that requires a percentage of each fleet’s trucks to meet the definitions of zero-emission vehicle in the next few years.
Data can help identify causes of inefficiency and inform better decision-making.
Carriers can become significantly more sustainable by simply focusing on solutions that make their fleets more efficient, reducing miles driven to move each load and cutting down on emissions.
Convoy has released its Q1 2022 Carrier Sustainability Survey in conjunction with this week’s Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS).
Tern, a Bay Area-based technology company founded last year, is the latest to enter the red-hot commerce returns space.
“With every SAF deal, we are increasingly aware of the huge task that lies ahead in utilizing more sustainable solutions to help our customers,” said John Pearson, CEO of DHL Express.
Experts discuss how environmental impacts and supply chain resilience are becoming increasingly important.
Consumers are becoming more aware of both the urgency of climate change and the complexities of the supply chain. Companies should be prepared for consumers to start calculating supply chain sustainability into their purchasing decisions.
In partnership, FreightWaves and Convoy recently released a report on the awareness and impact of empty miles.
“Solving the climate emergency and decarbonizing our customers’ supply chains is a strategic imperative for Maersk,” said CEO Soren Skou.
“This exceptional group of women have persevered through the uncertain times brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, exhibiting the true example of a leader,” said Ellen Voie, WIT president and CEO.
Rising sea levels and increasingly extreme weather are expected to cost ports and shippers billions of dollars annually.
“I think we’re looking at the beginning of the largest commodity market we’ve ever seen,” said Peter Fusaro, founder of the Wall Street Green Summit.
The six companies plan to produce at least 730,000 metric tons of green methanol by the end of 2025.
Vessel strikes are a major threat to whales, so better monitoring of their locations could help reduce collisions.
According to the most recent U.N. climate change report, the impacts of global warming are becoming more widespread and severe across the world.
