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The Importance of Energy Transition and Sustainability in the Logistics and Supply Chain Industry

Logistics Viewpoints

The logistics and supply chain industry is a critical component of global trade, responsible for moving goods and materials efficiently to meet consumer and business demands. Road freight alone accounts for approximately 7% of global CO2 emissions, with maritime and air transport further amplifying the environmental burden.

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8 Maritime shipping challenges affecting enterprise shippers

FreightWaves SONAR

Enterprise shippers have always been an integral part of the maritime shipping industry and its partnership with truck fleet management. And likewise, maritime transportation has been a dominant player in global transportation for decades. Take a look at 8 shipping challenges in the maritime, or ocean, mode.

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Global Compliance and Regulatory Changes in International Shipping

TransAudit

Environmental and Safety Regulations: International bodies such as the International Maritime Organization (IMO) set stringent rules, including the IMO 2020 sulfur cap, to reduce emissions from ships. Rules of origin dictate whether a product qualifies for reduced tariffs, and failure to meet these requirements can lead to unexpected fees.

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Maritime Law

Globalior

Maritime Law Maritime law deals with the treaties, conventions, and laws related to nautical matters, especially private maritime business. Important Points: Maritime law deals with private maritime issues, offenses, disputes, and other similar matters. Originally, admiralty laws were specific to the Royal Navy.

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Potential Strike Risk Looms Again as Automation Threatens Contract Negotiations

MTS Logistics

To illustrate, an automated gantry crane is capable of both stacking and transporting containers to a truck or train. Automated gantry cranes may be operated either by software or by a worker situated in a remote location, who is responsible for guiding containers onto a truck chassis or train.

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Shipping off track to meet 5% Zero-emission Fuel Target

Logistics Business Magazine

The global shipping industry is not on track to meet its target of having zero-emission fuels account for 5% of all fuels by 2030. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) set a goal of ensuring that zero- or near-zero emission fuels make up 5% to 10% of all shipping fuels by 2030. The remaining 14 are only ‘partially on track’.

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The Future of Autonomous Supply Chains Part 1: Autonomous Shipping

Logistics Viewpoints

Autonomous supply chains can help businesses to meet the demands of e-commerce and omnichannel retailing, by enabling more efficient and effective order fulfillment, reducing delivery time and cost, increasing customer loyalty and retention, and providing more visibility and control over the supply chain.