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LNG Ships Calling Gothenburg to Gain Large Discount for Efficiency

Ships powered by liquefied natural gas can expect a substantial reduction in the port tariff when they call at the Port of Gothenburg in the future.

Telematics, Electrification to Drive Last-mile Delivery Optimization, Efficiencies, Report Says

E-commerce and globalization have changed the parcel delivery industry forever. However, while parcel volumes keep increasing so does the price of fuel, competition and pressure to reduce inner-city congestion.

The Continued Push to be 'Green' in Transportation

Investing in ways to become more environmentally friendly is good for business. It makes financial sense and helps to differentiate transport providers in an increasingly crowded market.

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Nanotechnology in Manufacturing: Is It Toxic?

Is the use of nanotechnology in manufacturing and poisoning workers?

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Coca-Cola Begins Building 'Green' Plant in China

The Coca-Cola Co.'s $100m plant in China's South Harbin Industrial City, reportedly to be LEED-certified, is designed to accommodate nine production lines for both sparkling and still beverages, including Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Minute Maid and Ice Dew.

What's in Your Haul? The Specialized Nature of Retail Hazardous Waste Transport

Transporting retail hazardous waste classified by the Environmental Protection Agency is not the standard in the world of trucking and transportation. There are multiple layers of complex logistics and risks involved in transporting this type of waste, making it a special niche within hazardous materials hauling.

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More Adventures in Sustainability: Keurig Green Mountain

The latest sustainability report from Keurig Green Mountain, Inc. finds a green company getting even greener.

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Forging Sustainable Supply Chains: It's No Easy Task

Without question, creating sustainable global supply chains is a daunting challenge. But the biggest roadblock might be at the retail shelf.

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Report Measures Use, Impact of Plastic in CPG Sector, Urges Sustainability Initiatives

The total natural capital cost of plastic in the consumer goods industry is more than $75bn per year, according to research released by the Plastic Disclosure Project, the UN Environment Programme and natural capital analysts Trucost.

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UL Expands Information & Insights Division

UL LLC, the safety consulting and certification company, has expanded its Information & Insights (I&I) services division with the acquisitions of GoodGuide, IDES, Innovadex and The Wercs.

Solar Supply Chain Revenues Predicted to Increase in 2014

Analysis from IHS Technology forecasts a solid upturn for the global solar PV supply chain sector after a weak first six months of the year.

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EPA Greenhouse Gas Limitation Strangles Business, Says Manufacturing Association Head

The Obama administration has taken its latest step away from the "all-of-the-above" energy strategy the president has professed to support, according to Jay Timmons, president and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers.

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