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(13 articles)Balancing Growth With Environmental Trade Responsibility
The supply chain industry faces a critical inflection point as businesses increasingly recognize that sustainable trade practices are no longer optional—they are competitive necessities. Organizations
Hutchison Ports Partners with Midea & TCL for Sustainable Supply Chains
Hutchison Ports has entered memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with two major Chinese manufacturers—Midea and TCL—to collaboratively develop and implement sustainable supply chain and logistics solutio
Kenvue Meets Plastic Reduction Goals but Lags on Recyclability
Kenvue, the parent company of consumer health brands including Listerine, Nicorette, and Zyrtec, has achieved its 2025 plastic reduction targets by transitioning product packaging from traditional pla
Specialized Fleet Owners Struggle With End-of-Life Vehicle Recycling
Specialized fleet owners operating heavy lift and project forwarding equipment are encountering significant obstacles in recycling aging assets, a structural challenge that extends beyond routine vehi
Sustainable Procurement: Leading Supply Chains Through Green Disruption
Procurement professionals face a critical inflection point as environmental pressures reshape supply chain strategy. The article emphasizes that procurement leaders must evolve beyond traditional cost
Hactl brings sustainability message to Paris Fashion Week
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals (Hactl), one of the world's largest air cargo operators, took an unconventional approach to ESG communication by presenting at Paris Fashion Week—not to enter fashion ret
Lola Valentina Partners FedEx & Returnity for Scalable Reusable Packaging
Lola Valentina, a fashion retailer, has partnered with FedEx and Returnity to implement reusable packaging across its shipping operations, enabling growth while reducing environmental impact. This col
Paper Sector Faces Creative Challenges at BIR Spring 2026
The Bureau of International Recycling's spring convention in 2026 signals mounting pressures on the global paper sector to innovate beyond traditional recycling approaches. Industry stakeholders are c
Shipping Containers Reshape Logistics, Storage & Construction in 2026
Shipping containers are experiencing a fundamental shift beyond their traditional role as ocean freight vessels. In 2026, the supply chain industry is witnessing accelerated adoption of containers for
Geopolitical Risk Reshapes Plastic Supply Chains & Circular Carbon Strategy
The Baker Institute analysis connects geopolitical instability with emerging circular carbon pathways in the plastics industry, signaling a structural shift in how manufacturers source and process pla
Amazon & Walmart Drive Source Reduction in Packaging Supply Chain
Amazon and Walmart are leveraging the Sustainable Packaging Coalition's Retailer Forum to push their supplier base toward source reduction—a fundamental shift in how packaging is being designed and pr
CEVA Launches Secure Maritime Route for EV Battery Returns
CEVA Logistics has announced a new secure maritime transportation link specifically designed for used electric vehicle batteries destined for mainland Europe. This initiative addresses a critical gap
Australian Organics Recycling Industry Unites for Innovation
The Australian organics recycling industry is mobilizing collective action to accelerate innovation and strengthen supply chain resilience in response to ongoing global disruptions. This industry-wide