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(30 articles)California Consortium Launches Green Truck Corridor Initiative
A consortium of industry stakeholders is launching a coordinated initiative to develop California's first dedicated 'Green Truck Corridor,' signaling a major shift toward electrified and zero-emission
APBA Launches Environmental Week to Boost Port Sustainability
The APBA (Association of Port Authorities of the Strait region) has initiated an Environmental Week campaign designed to raise awareness about sustainability within port and logistics operations. This
South Africa Transport Sector Redefines Energy Partnerships for Sustainability
South Africa's transport and logistics sector is fundamentally reassessing its energy partnership model, signaling a strategic shift toward sustainability and operational efficiency. This development
Hapag-Lloyd & Scan Global Expand Ocean Freight Decarbonization
Hapag-Lloyd and Scan Global Logistics have deepened their collaboration on ocean freight decarbonization, marking a significant step toward greening maritime supply chains. This partnership expansion
Green Hydrogen Reshapes Maritime Port Infrastructure and Shipping
Green hydrogen represents a structural transformation in maritime logistics and port operations. As the shipping industry faces mounting pressure to decarbonize, ports are beginning to invest in hydro
Scan Global & Hapag-Lloyd Scale Ocean Biofuel Investment
Scan Global Logistics and Hapag-Lloyd are deepening their existing environmental partnership by scaling an ocean biofuel investment initiative. This expansion represents a meaningful step toward reduc
China's Automotive Industry Shifts to Greener Intermodal Freight
The International Council on Clean Transportation has published research examining how China's automotive industry is evolving its freight logistics to prioritize environmental performance. The study
Green Shipping Faces Rising Costs and Supply Challenges
The maritime shipping industry faces mounting pressure to transition toward greener operations, but the practical and economic barriers are intensifying. While environmental regulations and corporate
Hapag-Lloyd & Kuehne+Nagel Partner on Sustainable Ocean Shipping
Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world's largest shipping lines, and Kuehne+Nagel, a leading global logistics provider, have announced a collaborative partnership focused on advancing sustainable ocean shippin
Kuehne+Nagel & Hapag-Lloyd Launch Biofuel Shipping Initiative
Kuehne+Nagel, one of the world's leading freight forwarders, has announced a strategic partnership with Hapag-Lloyd, a major container shipping line, to advance the adoption of biofuels in ocean freig
Hapag-Lloyd, Kuehne+Nagel Lead Shipping Decarbonisation Push
Hapag-Lloyd and Kuehne+Nagel, two of the world's largest shipping and logistics operators, are stepping up efforts to decarbonise ocean freight and supply chain operations. This initiative reflects gr
Hapag-Lloyd & Kuehne+Nagel Partner on Sustainable Ocean Shipping
Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world's largest ocean carriers, and Kuehne+Nagel, a leading global logistics provider, have announced their first collaborative initiative to promote sustainable ocean shipping
STG Logistics Releases 2025 Sustainability Report Linking Efficiency to Environmental Gains
STG Logistics has released its 2025 sustainability report, positioning operational efficiency as a core lever for reducing environmental footprint. The report demonstrates the company's commitment to
Bangladesh Railway Freight: Unlocking Rail's Potential in Practice
Bangladesh Railway faces a critical inflection point as policymakers and logistics stakeholders debate how to shift more freight onto rail networks—a move that could substantially reduce supply chain
Energy Strategy: The New Competitive Advantage in Freight
The article highlights a fundamental shift in how logistics companies approach freight operations—moving energy strategy from a compliance afterthought to a core competitive lever. As fuel costs and r
FedEx Freight Expands RNG Tractor Fleet for Sustainable Logistics
FedEx Freight leadership, including executive Smith, has signaled an acceleration in the deployment of renewable natural gas (RNG) tractors across its fleet. This strategic expansion reflects the comp
STG Logistics 2025 Sustainability Report Links Efficiency to Environmental Gains
STG Logistics has published its 2025 sustainability report, establishing a direct correlation between operational efficiency improvements and reduced environmental impact across its logistics network.
Shipping Detours: Hidden Emissions Gap in Supply Chain
The Strait of Hormuz represents a critical vulnerability in global supply chain emissions accounting. When geopolitical tensions or operational challenges force vessels to reroute around this chokepoi
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
Green Supply Chain Investments Cut Costs While Reducing Emissions
The article examines the economic business case for sustainability investments in supply chain operations, demonstrating that environmental stewardship and financial performance are not mutually exclu
Clean Energy Expands RNG Network on Major Freight Routes
Clean Energy is strategically expanding its renewable natural gas (RNG) fueling station network along major freight corridors, positioning alternative fuel infrastructure at critical logistics hubs. T
Hamburg Workshop Drives Maritime Decarbonization Strategy
Hamburg recently hosted a workshop focused on advancing energy transition and decarbonization strategies in maritime transport. This initiative reflects the maritime industry's accelerating commitment
Network-Based Freight Decarbonization: The Future of Maritime
Freight decarbonization in maritime shipping cannot succeed through isolated, company-level initiatives alone. The article argues that reducing emissions across ocean freight requires a coordinated, n
Green Shipping Service Launches in Singapore
Singapore has launched a new green shipping service, marking a growing shift toward environmental sustainability in the maritime industry. This development reflects increasing regulatory pressure and
Forest Loss Poses $279B Supply Chain Risk, CDP Warns
The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) has quantified a previously underestimated risk in global supply chains: forest loss represents an estimated $279 billion exposure across industries dependent on fo
EPA Transportation Emissions Data: What Supply Chains Need to Know
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) continues to track and publish comprehensive data on transportation sector emissions, establishing a critical baseline for understanding the environmenta
Global Logistics Must Cut Emissions Now: Climate Action Strategies
The global logistics industry faces mounting pressure to address its significant carbon footprint, which accounts for a substantial portion of worldwide emissions. This article underscores that volunt
Electric Trucks Transform Long-Haul Freight in Yangtze River Delta
The International Council on Clean Transportation has published research focused on the electrification of straight trucks (rigid trucks) operating in long-haul transport corridors within the Yangtze
Instant Delivery's Hidden Costs Reshape Logistics Economics
Instant delivery services have become a consumer expectation, yet the article highlights significant hidden costs embedded in same-day or next-day fulfillment models. These costs extend beyond transpo
Motor Carriers, 3PLs Maintain Sustainability Despite Regulatory Rollback
Motor carriers and third-party logistics providers are demonstrating commitment to sustainability programs despite the scaling back or rescission of government environmental mandates. This reflects a