World Economic Forum

On Tuesday, FreightWaves interviewed Josh Bouk, president of Trax Technologies, about the recent Securities and Exchange Commission rule-making recommendation back in March 2022 regarding scope 3 emissions. Scope 3 is a part of a larger greenhouse gas emissions overhaul by the SEC, the intent being for companies to disclose their impact on the environment.

Over 50 corporations and nine countries have pledged to switch to materials made from processes that produce little to no carbon.

A language barrier of sorts may be blocking shipping lines and ports from adopting common technology platforms.

Companies and governments should be prepared to work together as blockchain becomes a more prevalent part of both entities’ operations.

Urban deliveries to overrun cities. Tier one auto suppliers to get squeezed

The World Economic Forum opened today. Climate change is the most-feared risk of respondents to a WEF poll. Brian Aoaeh comments that disruption of global supply chains is the real fear.

The cost of hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric trucking could drop 50% by the end of the decade, making it competitive with other clean energy options and even conventional fuels like diesel.

Report urges balanced approach to zero-emissions logistics.

WEF projects 36% growth in last-mile delivery vehicles by 2030; Tesla vehicle registrations in California halves in Q4 ’19; Bendix signs on Geotab as telematics partner.

Market Voice Brian Aoaeh has a fascinating interview with Wolfgang Lehmacher,, an expert on global supply chains (and much more)!

Walmart looks to recruit 900 more truckers this year; brick-and-mortar stores would not completely go out of fashion; China to overtake the U.S. as the world’s largest retail market.

On the third day of trade talks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, David Carlyle said the U.S. government shutdown is having an impact on the U.S. economy.