Under the EU’s emissions trading system, European shipping will now need to slash emissions. But complying with this mandate need not be a daunting task.
New Emissions Surcharges Highlight Need for Transparency
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
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.
Greening the Supply Chain During Tender Season: A Shippers’ Checklist
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
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.
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...
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...
Greenwashing & What to Know About the Lack of Reporting Standards
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...