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Eight Keys to Vetting Suppliers for Success

Many smaller manufacturers aren’t equipped with the resources necessary to hire supply chain specialists that solely focus on vetting suppliers.

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Watch: Prioritizing Trucking Cybersecurity — Before It's Too Late

Marli Hall, director of communications and member services with the National Motor Freight Traffic Association, explains how the cybersecurity threat to trucking can be addressed before an incident occurs.

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Wind Power ‘Vital’ to the Decarbonization of Maritime Sector, COP 28 Told

Using wind energy for ships would free up decarbonized energy sources for other industrial sectors, says the International Windship Association.

Canopée, equipped with collapsible wings, combines diesel propulsion and wind assistance. Photo: International Windship Association

Maersk Investing $500M in Southeast Asian Supply Chains

The company says it will continue to work closely with regional authorities to improve green fuel infrastructure for future ship fleets.

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Shipping CEOs at COP28 Announce Collaboration to Decarbonize Industry

An “unprecedented” collaboration between global shipping lines will focus on regulatory measures needed to create the right investment conditions for shipping’s green transition.

In one solution to reliance on fossil fuel, these rotor sails generate forward thrust as the wind causes pressure difference around the rotating rotor while a vessel is underway. Photo: Dealfeng New Energy Technology.

Competitors Buy Majority of Yellow Properties at Auction

The remaining Yellow Corp properties are expected to be sold for hundreds of millions of dollars over the coming months, said a person familiar with the process.

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Is Artificial Intelligence a Solution for Modern Slavery?

How humans can partner with AI to tackle the pressing societal issue of slavery, for a more resilient and sustainable global supply chain .

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Hungary Plans to Build €6B Dubai-Style Budapest District

Prime Minister Viktor Orban has mandated the construction of a major project reminiscent of Dubai in terms of its grandeur.

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Panama Chaos Grows as U.S. Diesel Shippers Bypass Canal

In the past, such delays tended to be related to maintenance work, and, as such, were mostly short-lived, but there is little relief in sight in the months ahead.

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'Clean Truck Express' Lane To Open at Pier 400 Los Angeles

APM says new priority lane incentivizes environmental stewardship while enhancing customers’ operational efficiency.

A Performance Team driver greets a Pier 400 employee during a test of Pier 400’s “Clean Truck Express” lane. Photo: APM Terminals

Europe, U.K. Lag in Race for Electric Car Battery Raw Materials

Tesla in the U.S. and China’s BYD are significantly ahead of many of their European rivals in securing access to key raw materials.

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Ecopro, Samsung Ink Massive $34B Battery Deal Despite EV Slump

The Cheongju, South Korea-based firm inked a contract December 1 with Samsung to supply cathode-active materials worth 43.8 trillion won ($33.5 billion) between 2024 and 2028.

Munich, Germany. Photo: Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

Recycled Tagging Fasteners: Small Changes Make a Big Impact

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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