Author: Pierre Garreau

The Regulatory Wave: Preparing for CSRD, EEXI, CII, and Beyond

Written on September 18, 2023. Posted in Uncategorized.

Dozens of ships depend on the Panama Canal daily, yet with the current drought, this has been disrupted by bottlenecks and delays. It is just one example of the realities of climate change. In addition to being on the receiving end of these effects, the maritime sector is also...

A Step-by-Step Guide for Vessel Owners to Become More Sustainable

Written on September 7, 2023. Posted in Uncategorized.

While ocean shipping is essential for global trade, there’s a growing awareness that more must be done to reduce its environmental footprint. Ocean shipping carbon emissions are on a trajectory to increase from 3% to 17% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Vessel...

Navigating the Seas of Change: A Comprehensive Guide to Carbon Emission Regulations in Shipping

Written on July 10, 2023. Posted in Emissions.

If it seems difficult to keep up with the latest carbon emission regulations and upcoming requirements, there is a reason: the world is in the middle of a shift from awareness of the need for sustainability to action. More governing bodies, both on the national and international...

Harnessing the Power of Searoutes API for Sustainable Freight Forwarding

Written on June 21, 2023. Posted in Sustainability.

In the current market, it has become critically important that freight forwarders strategize how they stand out in the industry to thrive as a business. Forwarders are seeing increased competition—underlined by M&As and a series of activities from ocean carriers buying into...

A Data-Driven Approach for Freight Forwarders to Lead with Decarbonization & Emission Reduction

Written on June 7, 2023. Posted in Emissions.

As the world continues to wrestle with the challenges posed by climate change, the need for sustainable and environmental responsibility practices is becoming increasingly important. This is especially true in freight transportation, and freight forwarders are beginning to realize...

Building Sustainability Resilience in Ocean Freight Procurement: Reducing Risk and Emissions through Technology and Expertise

Written on May 27, 2023. Posted in Emissions.

With the increasing recognition that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors can impact a company’s long-term success and reputation, sustainability risk management (SRM) is a rapidly growing topic. For companies with global supply chains, informed ocean freight procurement...

Beyond the Surface: The Next Level of Carbon Emission Data for Informed Procurement Decisions

Written on April 28, 2023. Posted in Emissions.

Supply chains across the globe face challenges on the road to achieving sustainability and efficiency. Transportation is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change, and companies must figure out the sustainability of their logistics operations to...

Earth Day 2023: Green Strategies for Ocean Freight Procurement

Written on April 22, 2023. Posted in Uncategorized.

As we commemorate Earth Day in 2023, it’s clear that Earth Day has grown in significance in recent years. We are more aware than ever of the importance of sustainability in achieving a positive global climate outlook, and we can’t underestimate the pressing need to take meaningful...

Supply Chain Sustainability KPIs: What are Procurement Managers Held Accountable To?

Written on April 6, 2023. Posted in Sustainability.

Reducing carbon emissions in shipping is a growing topic for supply chain leaders; however, for the discussion to turn into real change, it must dive deeper. Having a goal is not enough; measurable actions and results must clearly define the goal, often best quantified by key...

Greenwashing & What to Know About the Lack of Reporting Standards

Written on March 22, 2023. Posted in Emissions.

As focus on sustainability increases for everyone from consumers to businesses to governmental agencies, there is a growing concern about the negative impacts of greenwashing and how we can seek to eliminate it. Greenwashing, or exaggerating and making false claims of an organization’s...