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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....

Data at a Deeper Level: Leveraging Analytics for Sustainable Logistics

Written on November 9, 2023. Posted in Uncategorized.

Companies today are more tuned in to the potential environmental impacts of their decisions, not to mention the impact that more sustainable decisions can have on their brand and customers’ perception of their business. We know that for most businesses, Scope 3 (indirect) emissions...

How Routing Optimized for Emissions Can Reduce Costs

Saving Green by Going Green: The Financial Impacts of Lowering Emissions Through Optimized Routing

Written on November 2, 2023. Posted in Uncategorized.

Businesses make decisions driven by financial motivations, as their main purpose is to create value. While this often equates to profits, value creation can come in other forms. Sustainability and environmental responsibility, in particular, are areas where businesses might see...

7 Simple Ways Logistics Companies Can Lower Emissions Today

Written on October 16, 2023. Posted in Uncategorized.

A commonly referenced figure is that 71% of greenhouse gas emissions can be attributed to just 100 companies, a somewhat misleading figure. Even though large companies can be the biggest major carbon emitters, the vast majority of businesses worldwide are mid-sized or smaller...