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Problems & Solutions: Three Challenges of Sustainable Procurement

Written on March 7, 2024. Posted in Procurement, Sustainability.

Costs associated with adopting sustainable practices within the supply chain are sometimes admittedly higher: new and evolving technologies such as wind-powered and hydrogen-powered ocean vessels … can also come with a high price tag.

Sustainable Procurement: With Tender Season Upon Us, How Can Procurement Specialists Build Sustainable Supply Chains?

Written on February 28, 2024. Posted in Procurement, Sustainability, Tender Season.

Procurement specialists can utilize data-rich tools to convince carriers that pursuing sustainability and seeking efficiencies within route optimization are complementary goals that can enable long-term value for a company.

New Emissions Surcharges Highlight Need for Transparency

Written on February 15, 2024. Posted in Emissions.

European container shipping is facing new emissions-related surcharges. But shippers could press for more transparent pricing mechanisms.

Supply Chain Emissions in Tender Season: Three Strategies for Sustainable Logistics

Written on February 12, 2024. Posted in Emissions, Sustainability.

While the tender season is known for rate negotiations, it also serves as a great opportunity for parties to discuss how they can reduce supply chain emissions within the supply chain.

Supply Chain in Crisis: The Red Sea Through Expert Eyes

Written on January 24, 2024. Posted in Red Sea.

While uncertainties loom over when and how the Red Sea shipping crisis will abate or be resolved, an upcoming webinar with Searoutes and Vizion API … can help companies hedge against this supply chain disruption.

Greening the Supply Chain During Tender Season: A Shippers’ Checklist

Written on January 24, 2024. Posted in Emissions, Sustainability.

Recognizing the impact of tender season decisions on the global environment is crucial. Shippers are no longer mere passengers; they are stewards of sustainable practices, contributing to reducing carbon footprints in the vast ocean of global supply chains.

Maritime Disruptions in the Red Sea: Building Sustainability in Times of Crisis

Written on January 22, 2024. Posted in Emissions, Sustainability.

Ocean shippers are searching for new ways to get their goods from Asia to Europe after the Suez Canal has become effectively closed to international trade.

Sustainable Procurement: A Tactical Toolkit for Tender Season

Written on December 28, 2023. Posted in Uncategorized.

Sustainable procurement during tender season entails a meticulous balance, where shippers seek carriers that not only meet operational requirements but also align with environmental goals.

EU ETS Breakdown: Will Shippers Shoulder the Burden?

Written on December 21, 2023. Posted in Uncategorized.

Shippers can protect themselves from incorrect carrier sustainability surcharges by identifying, tracking, and mitigating their emissions, but it seems clear that emissions fines will be part of the industry in the near future.

How To Set Up A Sustainability Report: A Complete Guide

Written on November 22, 2023. Posted in Uncategorized.

In an era where sustainability is at the forefront of global concerns, navigating the landscape of corporate sustainability reporting can be a daunting task for shippers, vessel owners, and BCOs. Sustainability reporting is no longer just a trend; it’s a strategic imperative....