sustainabiity

From voluntary to mandatory: Consultative expertise in sustainability compliance

Governments and consumers alike have placed an increased emphasis on environmental concerns over the past several years. As a result, sustainability reporting is quickly shifting from a voluntary initiative to a mandatory undertaking. Strong relationships with transportation and logistics providers are going to be more important than ever as shippers learn to work within the regulations and expectations that come along with this “new normal.”

Collaboration is key to reaching climate goals

Shawntel...

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3 companies that are innovating their way to sustainable logistics

Its crucial role in the global supply chain is unquestioned, but freight transportation is also one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions.

The commercial transportation sector — which includes trucks, planes, ships and trains — currently makes up about 15% of annual global greenhouse gas emissions, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.

Supply chain experts said the transportation sector could soon be the largest contributor to global greenhouse gases. That’s...

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Relocalize aims to eliminate middle-mile logistics with microfactories

Montreal-based Relocalize has announced the second closing of its $2.3 million seed funding round to help prepare its autonomous production platform for growth. With the closing of its seed extension on Wednesday, the company has raised a total of $5.8 million since September.

Relocalize’s seed extension funding round was spearheaded by Desjardins Capital, with ongoing support from initial seed investors, including i4 Capital, Waterpoint Lane and RGS Ice. 

The clean-tech startup aims to...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/relocalize-aims-to-eliminate-middle-mile-logistics-with-microfactories

$53M project brings hydrogen-powered Hyundai trucks to California

The Center for Transportation and the Environment launched a project in California to deploy Hyundai Motor Co.’s hydrogen-powered trucks to boost zero-emission freight transportation in the state.

The $53 million project, NorCal Zero, will bring 30 of Hyundai’s Xcient Fuel Cell electric trucks to the San Francisco Bay and Central Valley areas, CTE said in a news release. The Xcient is touted as the world’s first mass-produced, heavy-duty truck powered by hydrogen.

Officials celebrated the...

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Check Call: ESG initiatives make a stand

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At the beginning of the year, one of my predictions for an area that companies would be focusing on was environmental, social and governance initiatives – turns out sustainability and reducing carbon emissions has made a splash.

Werner Enterprises has seen Vikram Mansharamani’s resignation from the company. Mansharamani, a member of the board of directors at Werner, attributed his resignation in part to Werner’s “unquestioned dedication to ESG considerations as a primary strategy.”

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Transportation solar panels solve parasitic drains and short battery life

Carriers have faced a range of industry and economic challenges over the past couple of years, forcing many fleets to operate on razor-thin margins. For these companies, the unforeseen maintenance costs and downtime accompanying dead truck batteries could be enough to jeopardize their profitability. 

The Threat of Parasitic Drain

To safeguard their companies against this risk, fleet leaders should be aware of the parasitic draw or the energy that drains from a truck battery when not in use. This...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/transportation-solar-panels-solve-parasitic-drains-and-short-battery-life

Railroads can collaborate with truck carriers to serve customers

This fireside chat recap is from FreightWaves’ Domestic Supply Chain Summit on Wednesday.

FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: How shippers can/should use the railroads in their supply chain strategies in 2024 and beyond.

DETAILS: Matt Gloeb, general manager of planning and product development for the marketing and sales division of Union Pacific, chats with FreightWaves’ chief economist Anthony Smith about how collaboration between the rail and trucking industries can aid in the successful implementation of...

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How Amazon Freight’s customer-first ethos is changing the industry

Amazon Freight has pivoted to a more regionalized network model in response to the changing consumer landscape, Amazon Freight Director Rebecca Salt told Rachel Premack, FreightWaves editorial director, at the F3: Future of Freight Festival.

This shift means products are closer to customers, enabling quicker deliveries and a reduction in transportation miles — a win for both service efficiency and environmental impact.

The company has also significantly expanded its network, now boasting more...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/how-amazon-freights-customer-first-ethos-is-changing-the-industry

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