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Freight Forwarding: Steering the Course Towards a Greener, Smarter Logistics Future

3BL Media

The logistics and transportation sector contributes more than one-third of the world’s carbon emissions, according to the IEA. Freight accounts for nearly 8%, but when combined with warehousing operations, grows to 11%, according to the MIT Supply Chains Initiative.

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Climate Proofing the Supply Chain: DP World Addresses Climate Adaptation

3BL Media

As climate volatility increases, the international supply chain must adapt to mitigate risks. A leader in the logistics industry, DP World has launched an innovative initiative to bolster climate resilience across its global operations. This systemic vulnerability demands proactive adaptation measures.

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Navigating the Rising Tide: The Convergence of Climate Change and Global Trade

3BL Media

Changing climate patterns and severe weather events are changing the game for global trade and logistics organizations. So, what does this mean for global supply chain networks?” It advocates for investments in proactive risk reduction and the development of resilient supply chain networks. Enright asks.

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Supply Chain Sustainability Data Provider Everstream Raises $50 Million

ESG Today

Supply chain insights and risk analytics company Everstream Analytics announced today that it has raised $50 million, with funding aimed at driving the company’s innovation in operational risk and ESG performance to accelerate supply chain sustainability.

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What The Rhine's Plunging Water Levels Really Mean For Supply Chain Resilience

3BL Media

The Rhine is among the latest supply chains threatened by the climate economy where extreme weather events – wildfires, droughts, floods – can cause billions in economic losses. Our machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced analytics technologies help turn customers’ businesses into intelligent enterprises.

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HelloFresh would like to clear the air on meal kits

GreenBiz

I also have observed firsthand how technology-driven innovation is disrupting the traditional grocery supply chain, opening new doors to reducing food waste and helping the world to think differently about how we source food. Creating a new supply chain is key to reducing food waste. Food Waste by 50 percent.

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New Global Report Demonstrates FedEx Economic Impact

3BL Media

The company’s supply chain saw ripple effects around the world, with 360,000 direct suppliers supporting 16.5 The report, produced in consultation with Dun & Bradstreet (NYSE: DNB), a leading global provider of business decisioning data and analytics, for the first time analyzed the impact FedEx has on economies around the world.