How much wood would a container manufacturer chuck?

ocean containers

How can something so universally accepted and efficient in global maritime transportation like the standard ocean container be further improved?

For the Washington, D.C.-based Institute of International Container Lessors (IICL), the answer lays at the industry’s feet — that is the floor of the container.

After a dozen years of real-world testing, the IICL said it is ready to press forward with promoting its new container floor design to the world’s container manufacturers.

“Things like this take...

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CFTC: Climate change could significantly impact financial markets

Among the risks to the economy from climate change are the disruption of financial markets, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has a list of steps that market regulators and legislators should take to safeguard them.

“The central message of this report is that U.S. financial regulators must recognize that climate change poses serious emerging risks to the U.S. financial system, and they should move urgently and decisively to measure, understand and address these risks,” the...

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Key Highlights: Carnival Corporation’s 2019 Annual Sustainability Report

  • Carnival Corporation & plc, the world’s largest cruise company, released its 10thannual sustainability report.
  • The company is committed to reduce the rate of carbon emissions by 40%.
  • Moreover, the company managed to reduce approximately 95 million single-use plastic items on board.
  • In order to adhere to requirements and company policies, a Chief Ethics and Compliance officer has been recruited.
  • The company spent around $2 million to deliver donated food and supplies for the victims of...

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Schneider, Navistar and Volvo Trucks announce electric vehicle initiatives

Schneider to test electric eCascadia truck

Electric vehicle news came quickly on Wednesday, with three major industry players making important announcements, topped off by Schneider National’s (NYSE: SNDR) announcement that it will begin an electric-truck test program.

Navistar and Volvo Trucks North America also chipped in with news that they will expand charging infrastructure and opportunities for ongoing projects.

Schneider said it will begin testing a Freightliner eCascadia through Daimler Trucks North America’s (DTNA) Freightliner...

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Supply Chains Under Scrutiny for Sustainable Packaging & Carbon Footprint

According to 2020 Biopharma Cold Chain Logistics Sustainability Survey, published by protective packaging specialist Pelican BioThermal, supply chain providers are coming under closer scrutiny as the biopharma industry is set on ramping up its efforts on sustainability, says an article published in the LoadStar.

“As biopharma companies begin to accelerate work on their sustainability goals, our survey shows they expect the same of their supply chain partners. The cold chain industry needs to...

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British Airways starts sunsetting 747 fleet

British Airways

British Airways (LSE: IAG) is making good on a recent announcement to ground all 31 of its Boeing 747-400 jumbo aircraft by removing the first plane on Tuesday.

The airline has operated the 747 since 1971. At one time British Airways had 57 of the jumbo jets in its fleet. Efforts to reduce fuel consumption and the coronavirus pandemic’s devastating financial impact on the aviation industry have accelerated British Airways’ effort to ground the planes.

The first plane to be retired has been part...

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Pharma sector looks to raise the bar on sustainable supply chains

Supply chain providers are coming under closer scrutiny as the biopharma industry is set on ramping up its efforts on sustainability, according to the 2020 Biopharma Cold Chain Logistics Sustainability Survey, published by protective packaging specialist Pelican BioThermal.
“As biopharma companies begin to accelerate work on their sustainability goals, our survey shows they expect the same of their supply chain partners. The cold chain industry needs to continue its focus on …

The post Pharma...

https://theloadstar.com/pharma-sector-looks-to-raise-the-bar-on-sustainable-supply-chains/

The Daily Dash: Amazon and malls; Convoy’s big deals; and could a big deal fall through?

Amazon and Simons in talks to put fulfillment centers in stores

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, Amazon is looking at malls; Convoy pushes low-rate factoring and fuel card discounts; the deal between Covenant and Triumph hits a snag; and alternative fuel efforts continue despite high upfront costs.

Same-day delivery to the food court, please

Amazon is reportedly in talks with one of the nation’s leading mall retailers to convert old J.C. Penney and Sears locations into fulfillment centers.

Mark...

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