North America is expected to mine only 5% of the world’s lithium by 2025, making Battery Resourcers’ recycling strategy important for domestic EV manufacturers.
Scientists and government leaders are pushing for a more sustainable supply chain. Consumers are paying attention.
Daniel Sperling, founding director of the Institute of Transportation Studies at the University of California, Davis, shared his thoughts on the path to reducing emissions in the road freight sector.
C.H. Robinson on Thursday debuted its Emissions IQ self-serve tool for tracking carbon emissions from transportation.
Electric-assisted cargo bikes are being implemented as cities face challenges with congestion, air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and parking.
Having proved it could achieve 100% offsetting of CO2 emissions from Expedited Max in 2020, DHL eCommerce Solutions is officially declaring its service with the highest carbon footprint as carbon-neutral moving forward.
Wabtec’s chief technology officer chats with FreightWaves about ways technology can help the freight rail industry decarbonize.
The air cargo industry quickly pulled together to deliver critical COVID vaccines and PPE last year. The same type of teamwork can be applied to other social needs, such as the environment and diversity, air cargo leaders say.
Freight Club’s carbon offset initiative, which launched on Jan. 1, uses tree power to counteract emissions at no expense to its members.
DPDHL is making large commitments related to sustainable aviation, electric last-mile delivery vehicles and social impact projects in its recently released sustainability road map.
In the midst of vehicle electrification, Terminal Investment Corp. is enlisting the help of Volvo Penta and Cummins to create its first terminal tractor with an electric powertrain.
Increased use of micro-fulfillment centers and more efficient vehicles and routing can reduce carbon emissions by 25% in urban environments, according to Accenture.
Schneider’s corporate sustainability goals include plans to reduce per-mile carbon emissions 60% by 2035 and focus on fleet electrification.
The Sustainable Shipping Initiative’s road map to sustainability includes financial, social and environmental sustainability factors.
On this episode of stackd, hostAdam Robinsondetails how one freight company is using shared truckload technology to map out the future for sustainable freight.
Susy Schöneberg, the founder and head of Flexport.org, discussed monetary and time-saving benefits of sustainable operations as well as customer loyalty.
Certified B Corporation Flock Freight raises the bar with a commitment to offset carbon emissions from FlockDirect shipments for customers.
A former Jet.com co-founder is rethinking the way e-commerce orders are delivered — specifically, when orders are delivered and in what vessel they arrive at their destination. Nate Faust believes after 25 years of e-commerce, it’s time for a new way of imagining delivery.
EcoCart offers e-commerce consumers a chance to purchase carbon offsets at checkout to lessen the environmental impact of the order.
Dooner and The Dude discuss President Biden’s executive orders, circular economies and moving to sustainability on this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
Kansas City Southern’s new, more stringent emission target will keep the company in line with the Paris Agreement emission goals.
DHL Supply Chain experts share how the company has adapted its sustainability efforts due to the COVID-19 pandemic and offer sustainability tips for businesses.
Experts share how DHL Supply Chain’s GoGreen and GoHelp initiatives are paving the way for sustainable progress.
Wabash National discloses Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions in its first sustainability report.
Innovation chief McLelland says the questions for the industry go from the very big to the very small, and not all can be anticipated yet.
The European Commission has released its Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy. Massive investments and infrastructure are needed to meet the EU Commission’s sustainability milestones.
In an interview with FreightWaves, SSI Executive Director Andrew Stephens talks about zero-emission shipping fuel and sustainability challenges.
Automation, optimization and location are all key in making warehouses function more sustainably.
Wabtec shares its “30 by 30” strategy for combating climate change. Greenbrier plans to track its emissions and energy intensity in 2021.
As a major shareholder of CN and CP, TCI Fund Management has submitted proposals for climate action. TCI also requested shareholder votes on climate plans at yearly meetings.
IMO 2020 and new amendments have the potential to further lower emissions for maritime freight. Carriers are using low-emission fuels, scrubbers and shore-to-ship power.
Railroads are leveraging automation and evaluating assets to improve fuel efficiency. Corporate climate goals are on the rise as railroads increase their conservation and emission-reducing efforts.
Five air cargo sustainability trends for 2021.
Trucking is going sustainable. Find out the details on AFVs, FTLs, automation and what new regulations to expect next year.
E-commerce and faster shipping times are in high demand. Air cargo results in carbon dioxide, sulfur and particulate matter emissions. Here are five ways aviation is expected to counteract the negative environmental impacts in 2021.
For DHL Global Forwarding, the coronavirus pandemic is no excuse for the ocean freight industry to neglect sustainability initiatives in the supply chain.
FreightWaves chatted with Norfolk Southern’s Chief Sustainability Officer Josh Raglin to learn how the company’s sustainability efforts complement operations.
Shared truckload offers shippers the opportunity to utilize truckload services to deliver partial shipments – without leaving part of the trailer empty.
New ocean container floor design developed and tested by the Institute of International Container Lessors over the past 10 years reduces wood use by up to 45%.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Amazon is looking at how it might utilize mall space and Convoy unveils some big deals for carriers. Plus, a major deal between Covenant and Triumph hits a wall.
Flock Freight, which is building a shared truckload solution for LTL loads, has achieved B Corp certification for its sustainability efforts.
Supply chain strategy set “to seamlessly and efficiently import materials and export tires to global markets.”
Before mass-producing electric trucks in Arizona, Nikola plans hand-built models in a pilot facility that will speed sales while phased construction of its $600 million plant proceeds.
project44 report shows the glaring discrepancies in consumer expectations and last-mile delivery capabilities.
German express carrier considers aircraft fuel, cleanliness and flight path for July 1 “perfect flight.”
The concept of shared truckload isn’t new, but technological advancements in the space make the method more viable than ever.
New Orleans Public Belt Railroad brings on eight new engines, which will reduce the operation’s fuel consumption by 25% and emissions by 40%.
Listen in to this engaging conversation about the invisible backbone of freight.
This white paper brought to you by PostBidShip, explores how Ming’s Recycling, a California recycler, is growing a sustainable business.
This white paper, brought to you by Flock Freight, explores the countless inefficiencies that affect sustainability within the LTL shipping industry, as well as what green solutions are available for shippers.
Businesses can leverage technology and incentivize consumers to ensure sustainability within their logistics operations.
Japanese shipping giant Nippon Yusen Kaisha (JPX: 9101) has taken out a 50 billion yen ($456.7 million) loan with an adjustable interest rate based on the company’s corporate social performance.
Rising demand for electric vehicles — including medium and heavy trucks — means an increased need for smart grids with smart charging to power those vehicles. Even that may not be enough.
“My full-time job is to research and bring back ideas to prototype,” Matt McLelland said.
“This is a smart move by both Fiat Chrysler and PSA to ensure their companies continue to be viable and relevant as the industry evolves.”
European logistics giant could bring its famed, eco-friendly distribution centers to North America as its global expansion continues
The American Trucking Associations is working with UrbanVolt to sustainably makeover member facilities in a cash-free affinity deal in which companies would pay UrbanVolt about 30% of the money they save on energy bills.
This Green New Deal for Freight Transport is a series of cost-effective practical steps, using existing technologies to achieve zero emission freight transport by 2050.
“Flight shaming” campaigns failed to recognize that airlines only account for 2 percent of global carbon emissions.
UPS was an early adopter of LNG, now it has its sights set on RNG.
Diesel consumption in California fell in the beginning of 2019, led some to believe that there was a sudden transition to other fuel sources.
Since 2016, Air BP has been reducing carbon emissions through its BP Biojet.
How tariffs played a role in Amazon deforestation.
A short cost-benefit analysis of the mining, recycling and use of iron and steel.
Transport ministers from 60 countries met at Leipzig to discuss strategies and the implication of global carbon emissions.
The Hershey Company, one of the largest chocolate manufacturers in the world, is promoting environmental sustainability in its cocoa supply chain.
Consumers are expecting brands to reduce unnecessary waste, source products responsibly, and use environmentally friendly transportation and logistics practices. Does this added pressure and complexity impact a company’s bottom line?
The success of electric vehicles lies in the cost efficiency and scalability of its batteries. The supply of lithium and cobalt over the next decade would end up defining the extent of that success.
Most may not associate the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) with freight movement, but the organization is working hard to change that and the industry, launching a new transport decarbonization tool on Wednesday.
Michelin made a statement on Wednesday at the Movin’ On 2018 conference in Montreal when it announced its goal of recycling 100% of all tires globally by 2048 and using 80% sustainable materials in the production of those tires, also by that timeframe.
Dutch company, Port Liner, has an innovative solution, introducing an autonomous electric barge for the European market beginning in Q3 of 2018.
Sustainability initiatives are good for business, the long-term health of urban citizens, and the environment, but it will take long-term thinking and engaged problem-solving strategies. (Shutterstock)
Solar power is most known as a source of electricity, but it is now proving that it belongs in other applications. Within the trucking industry, the use of solar is growing and it’s showing itself quite capable of the demands.
Are you ready for electric vehicles? A new report from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) says that electric vehicle (EV) sales will account for 33% of all light-duty vehicles on the road by 2040.
