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ChargePoint Unveils Adaptable Charging Solution
ChargePoint Omni Port is an EV connector solution that ensures any electric vehicle (EV) can charge in any parking space, regardless of its connector type.
Carbon Footprint
Nurturing a Sustainable Food Logistics Landscape
Carbon Footprint
State of Corporate Climate Commitment Report Underscores Actions Taken to Plan for Climate Change
Carbon Footprint
Decoding the Food and Beverage Roadmap for Environmental Stewardship
Trucking
Penske Transportation Solutions, ForeFront Power Form Joint Venture
Trucking
How Business Flexibility and Sophisticated Data are Reshaping Fleet Operations in 2024
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Software Solutions
2024 Top Software & Tech Award: Nominations Open
This award spotlights new-to-market and enhancements to existing software and technology solutions designed to provide automation, efficiency and visibility to the supply chain space. Submissions close Sept. 23.
Emerging Technologies
Emerging Technologies Bring New Opportunities to Freight Management
Thanks to emerging technologies, the freight management industry continues to evolve and bring new opportunities for moving freight along the cold chain.
Warehousing
Women in Supply Chain Forum: Ulta Beauty, Uber Freight, Coca-Cola to Lead Content Sessions
Register today for this year's Women in Supply Chain Forum, scheduled for Nov. 12-13 in Atlanta.
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Fuel Efficiency
Smartcharger Station for Electric Heavy-Duty Freight
Einride opened its first U.S. Einride Smartcharger Station in Lynwood, Calif., strategically located near the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach along the I-710.
Carbon Footprint
Lithium Batteries for Cold Chain
The M-Series Li600 available in Class I, II and III is the latest addition to Stryten Energy’s portfolio of motive power battery solutions.
Clean Energy
Cost of Electrifying U.S. Commercial Truck Fleet to Reach $1T
Full electrification of the U.S. commercial truck fleet would require nearly $1 trillion in infrastructure investment alone, according to a new report released by the Clean Freight Coalition.
Fuel Efficiency
U.S. Remains World Leader in EV Manufacturing Investments
Two new analyses by Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) show strong growth in both electric vehicle (EV) sales and manufacturing investments in the United States.
Clean Energy
CARB’s Zero Emission Forklift Regulation to Cost up to $27B
If CARB’s rule goes into effect, the majority of battery electric forklifts being sold in North America would – out of necessity – need to be sold within California just to keep pace with the implementation phase-in of the rule.
Fuel Efficiency
Navigating the Diesel Price Surge
While the scale of food and beverage logistics networks makes diesel prices particularly impactful, exploring cost-competitive alternative fuels can provide network price stability and reduce emissions.
Agriculture
Path to Smarter Energy Can Lead Controlled Environmental Agriculture to Profitability
Controlled environment agriculture offers a promising avenue for sustainable food production. Here are some strategies to address these costs and mitigate issues.
Fuel Efficiency
Why the Food and Beverage Industry will Benefit from Electric Fleets
Food and beverage companies that decarbonize their fleets will be leaders in helping turn the industry from being planet-negative to planet-positive.
Clean Energy
Program Makes for Seamless EV Charger Selection and Hardware-Software Compatibility
Synop launched Works with Synop, a program that provides customers the assurance of seamless hardware-software compatibility.
Carbon Footprint
California Truck Manufacturers Meet Zero-Emissions Target 2 Years Ahead of Schedule
Truck manufacturers are exceeding targeted sales of zero-emissions vehicles and are now two years ahead of schedule, according to research from the California Air Resources Board.
Fuel Efficiency
Understanding the Real Driver of Electrification: Climate Change vs. Commercial Gain
Electric vehicles are part of a solution to fight climate change, even though emissions will go down only as electricity generation transitions to low-carbon sources.
Trucking
57% of all Commercial Diesel Trucks are Near-Zero Emissions Models
Indiana ranks first of the states for the highest percentage of registrations of 2010 and later model year near-zero emission diesel trucks (73.2%). California lags the national average, taking the 35th spot (51.6%).
Clean Energy
Why California May Ease Phase-Out of Non-Zero-Emission Forklifts After 2026 Ban
Under the updated proposed regulation, fleet operators would still not be allowed to purchase new large spark ignition (LSI) forklifts as of 2026.
Trucking
Electric Vehicle Hub Helps Sysco Advance Climate Change Commitment
The Riverside, Calif., site will also feature 4 MWh of battery storage and will increase its solar power generation by an additional 1.5 MW.
Trucking
Analytics Tool Compares Diesel vs. Electric
EVAN (Electric Vehicle Analytic Navigator) is an electric vehicle (EV) life-cycle cost analysis tool designed to help define the future of transportation for corporate fleets.
Waste Reduction
How Collaboration Can Reduce Environmental Impact
From how goods are packaged and transported to which materials can be reused or recycled, food manufacturers have a unique opportunity to influence how the broader market approaches environmentally friendly initiatives.
Trucking
Standalone Propane Fueling System for Alternative Vehicles
The new portable dual-purpose standalone fueling systems allow fleets with various alternative fuel vehicles to refuel with propane autogas or recharge with DC Level 3 fast chargers independent of the grid.
Trucking
Isuzu Introduces First Electric Truck
Every N-Series EV will be powered by a number of 20-kilowatt-hour, lithium-ion battery packs, and will include a host of safety features.
Cold Chain
CARB-Compliant Trailer Refrigeration Unit
The new X4 7700 trailer refrigeration unit boasts high refrigeration capacities, demonstrated fuel savings of 20-25% and reduced emissions for greater sustainability and regulatory compliance.
Packaging
New Laws All Over the World for EPR Packaging
Andorra, Italy, France, Spain, Greece and the Netherlands are all starting the year off with new EPR packaging laws in 2023.
Sustainability
A Net-Zero Supply Chain Could Transform Organizations
62% of sustainability leaders agree that building a net-zero supply chain would be the biggest transformation their organization has ever faced.
Fuel Efficiency
How Adding EV Charging Stations to Restaurants Attracts Key Audiences
The increasing EV demand means that restaurants will be competing with other businesses, including shopping centers, grocery stores and convenience stores to attract EV owners and convince them to come stay – and spend – with them.
Transportation
Supply Chain Sustainability Considerations for Transportation Leaders
It’s no secret that supply chain processes directly impact the environment. As the demand for corporate social responsibility grows, supply chain leaders must make strategic course corrections and chart a path toward sustainable supply chain operations.
Waste Reduction
$163B Worth of Stock Discarded Due to Waste, Overproduction
Respondents say that on average 28.9% of their organization’s sustainability impact comes from the supply chain. However, just 4.4% of technology budgets on average are specifically dedicated to supply chain sustainability improvement.
Emerging Technologies
Nearshoring, Autonomous Vehicles, Data Science to Create Seismic Shift in Future of Freight
Cloud services providers, megaretailers, vehicle manufacturers and tech startups are pursuing the transportation industry and its profit streams.
Carbon Footprint
It’s Not Easy Being Green – For Customer-First Companies, It’s a Must
Traceability data affords optimization, and the accountability it promotes will be crucial to companies’ digital transformation and environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives.
Fuel Efficiency
Urgent Need for Transport Sector to Scale Sustainable Fuels
On average, only 0.3% of total transport-related revenues are invested in research and development into low-carbon technologies and fuels, such as electric vehicles and sustainable aviation fuels.
Fleet Management
Google Maps’ Eco-Friendly Routing Optimizes Fleet Management
This feature is estimated to have helped remove more than half a million metric tons of carbon emissions—equivalent to taking 100,000 fuel-based cars off the road.
Carbon Footprint
Supply Chain Leaders Expect Circular Economy to Increase Profits Through 2025
Looking out over the next three years, the focus will increase on procurement, with buyers being incentivized to purchase circular materials (41%).
Cold Chain
Truck Refrigeration Combats Noise Regulations
The T-1200R Whisper Pro truck unit combats current and upcoming noise regulations to facilitate inner city distribution.
