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EU Pledges Stronger Cost-Curbing Measures for New CO2 Market

An emissions-trading scheme to cover buildings and road transport is due to kick in in 2027, but has been criticized by many member states.

Ursula von der Leyen Photographer: Simon Wohlfahrt/Bloomberg

Conservation Groups Warn that Biofuels Could Undermine IMO Net-Zero Goals

Although biofuels create far fewer emissions in transport than standard oil-based fuels, many biofuels still come at significant environmental costs.

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GS1 Is Killing Barcodes and Unlocking Far Smarter Supply Chains

Retailer support for 2D barcodes, such as QR codes, is improving, but not yet universal. Logistics leaders need to act before 2027.

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U.S. Succeeds in Blocking Global Carbon Tax on Ships, for Now

Industry insiders had previously expected the rules, years in the making, to pass, despite U.S. pressure.

Container ships and bulk carriers offshore from Singapore. Photographer: SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg

PoLA Reports Success in Reducing Pollution

Despite a 19% year-over-year increase in container volume, the Port of Los Angeles recorded its best year ever for reducing emissions on a per container basis.

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ONE Extends Sustainable Shipping Partnership with Nike

Dubbed ONE LEAF+, the service allows shippers to transport cargo on ships using UCOME biofuel, which generates 84% fewer carbon emissions compared to standard marine fuel.

A methanol-fueled ship. Image: Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd. (ONE)

Report: Global Supply Chains Miss the Mark on Tracking Scope 3 Emissions

While roughly 40% of firms closely track their Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, less than half of those companies also measure Scope 3 with the same depth and accuracy.

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Survey: U.S. Logistics Firms Pull Back on Sustainability

In April, more than 40% of companies said they were exploring EV trials — by late summer, that number had fallen to 13% to 17%.

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Circularity in Fashion Supply Chains: Aspiration, or Achievement?

Only about 4% of brands surveyed by Kearney’s 2025 Circular Fashion Report have achieved “extensive” implementation of circularity initiatives.

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Amazon Rolls Out New Budget-Friendly Grocery Brand

Dubbed Amazon Grocery, the line combines existing Amazon Fresh and Happy Belly products into one cohesive collection of everyday staples priced under $5 each.

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The Future of Supply Chain Traceability for Apparel Brands

Companies that prioritize transparency and traceability throughout their supply chains can be more agile, better adapt to change and identify bad practices.

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MSC Reaffirms Commitment to Avoid Northern Sea Route

The world’s largest container shipping line gave a number of reasons, including that an increase in Arctic transit traffic could impact the fragile ecosystem of the region.

Stade, Germany. Photo: iStock.com/eyewave

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