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CMA CGM and Nike forge agreement for sustainable shipping solutions

Nike, a global leader in the apparel and sportswear sector, has recently forged an agreement with French ocean carrier CMA CGM to purchase eco-friendly biofuel for a part of its maritime shipping needs. This strategic move signifies a significant step towards decarbonizing Nike’s supply chain.

Beginning 1 July 2023, until 31 May 2024, Nike plans to utilize sustainable biofuel for transporting 36% of its cargo with CMA CGM. By undertaking this initiative, Nike aims to mitigate its CO2 emissions...

https://container-news.com/cma-cgm-and-nike-forge-agreement-for-sustainable-shipping-solutions/

VESSEL REVIEW | Hermes – Durable, versatile tug pair for US operator Seabulk

Florida-based marine logistics company Seabulk has taken delivery of two new tugs in a series from Master Boat Builders of Coden, Alabama. Designed by Canadian naval arch ..

The post VESSEL REVIEW | Hermes – Durable, versatile tug pair for US operator Seabulk appeared first on Baird Maritime.

https://www.bairdmaritime.com/work-boat-world/tug-and-salvage-world/harbour-tugs-and-operation/vessel-review-hermes-durable-versatile-tug-pair-for-us-operator-seabulk/

The metaverse and the future of e-commerce

Woman shopping in metaverse

At the end of 2021, Nike (NYSE: NKE) became one of the first brands to launch a metaverse store. In its first five months after going live, Nikeland was visited by over 7 million people worldwide. Visitors to Nikeland, which is built on Roblox, can create an avatar and try on and purchase virtual products and interact with other visitors.

Meta (NASDAQ: META), the parent company of Facebook, and Jio Platforms have launched e-commerce capabilities inside WhatsApp, allowing residents of India to...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-metaverse-and-the-future-of-e-commerce

Green Shipping Would Add Just 8 Cents To A Pair Of Nikes

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Running ships entirely on green hydrogen-based fuels (e-fuels) would add less than €0.10 to the price of a pair of trainers and up to €8 for a refrigerator, a new study on the cost of decarbonizing European shipping shows. The analysis of shipments from Shenzhen in China to Europe debunks claims by the shipping industry that ambitious measures to green the industry will be prohibitively expensive and cause exorbitant price hikes for consumers.

Faig Abbasov, shipping director at T&E: “Green...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/green-shipping-would-add-just-8-cents-to-a-pair-of-nikes/

Ventas de Nike no alcanzan las estimaciones debido a la crisis de la cadena de suministro

Nike Inc. no cumplió con las estimaciones de ingresos trimestrales el jueves, señalando una demanda más débil de lo esperado, ya que lucha con una crisis de la cadena de suministro en Vietnam antes de la crucial temporada de compras navideñas.

Esta entrada Ventas de Nike no alcanzan las estimaciones...

https://fullavantenews.com/ventas-de-nike-no-alcanzan-las-estimaciones-debido-a-la-crisis-de-la-cadena-de-suministro/?lang=es

Get them before they’re gone: 4 products to buy before holiday craze

Christmas Hanukkah and other winter holiday shopping, get these 4 products before they're gone

At this point, nearly everyone is familiar with the global supply chain issues that we just can’t seem to shake. Earlier this month, Modern Shipper wrote about how those hiccups are causing delays that will reach as far into the future as the holiday season and why you should do your winter holiday shopping ASAP. That hasn’t changed, but some products figure to be more scarce on the shelves than others.

For most American-made goods, delivery times still should be pretty quick, given the bevy of...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/get-them-before-theyre-gone-4-products-to-buy-before-holiday-craze

Retailers eye more air cargo as COVID lockdowns intensify in Vietnam

A Cargolux jumbo jet taxing at airport with Ho Chi Minh City apartments in background.

Big apparel and footwear merchants are increasingly trying to switch from ocean to air transport to make up for huge production slowdowns in Vietnam due to COVID and ensure seasonal imports arrive on time for holiday shoppers. Airfreight rates from the country are rapidly escalating because of the spike in demand for all-cargo charter capacity, according to logistics companies that manage freight movements.

The shift to cargo aircraft is underway as Vietnamese authorities, in response to rising...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/retailers-eye-more-air-cargo-as-covid-lockdowns-intensify-in-vietnam

Nike deserves a curtain call and it’s just getting started

This is an excerpt from Monday’s (6/28) Point of Sale retail supply chain newsletter sponsored by ArcBest.

Executives across retail apparel are confidently stating their companies are emerging from the pandemic stronger and better positioned than they entered it, but I question how many actually believe it. During his video keynote address last Thursday at the NRF Retail Converge, Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette said, “The headline is that Macy’s is a healthier business coming out of the pandemic than...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/nike-deserves-a-curtain-call-and-its-just-getting-started

Geek+ surpasses 20,000 autonomous robots deployed

Autonomous mobile robotics (AMR) company Geek+ announced it has now deployed 20,000 robots across the globe.

The Beijing-based company has automated warehouses for the likes of Circle K, Walmart, Nike, Decathlon and more in the past two years. It opened U.S. offices in February 2020 and now operates in 30 countries.

“In past months, we’ve seen worldwide curiosity turn into action with numerous business leaders deciding to invest in intelligent automation,” said Yong Zheng, Geek+ founder and CEO....

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/geek-surpasses-20000-autonomous-robots-deployed

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