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
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...
3 Strategies to Mitigate Scope 3 Supply Chain Emissions for Procurement Leaders: Envision, Engage, and Enact
Across the globe, the stakes are rising for climate inaction. 2023 is likely to be the hottest year ever recorded, after a record-setting June and July. We can expect rising global temperatures to continue unless more concerted efforts are made to reduce carbon emissions. Given...
Charting a Greener Course: The Searoutes Journey and its Impact on Carbon Emissions Reporting in Logistics
As the world faces significant environmental hurdles to overcome in the next ten years, global supply chains specifically are the focus of various initiatives to reduce emissions—coming from regulations to customer pressure to companies simply recognizing their social responsibility. ...
Building a Sustainability Tech Stack: A Guide for Consultants in the Freight Industry
Learn the essential parts of a sustainability technology stack to give companies the data they need for informed decisions toward sustainability goals.
Navigating the Seas of Change: A Comprehensive Guide to Carbon Emission Regulations in Shipping
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
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
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
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
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...