CA regulators proclaim ambitious goal to ban diesel trucks at the states ports by 2035
Critics of California’s ambitious electrification plan for its semi trucks say that the state lacks the infrastructure required. But that isn’t stopping state regulators from shooting for the stars.
California has a plan and the world is looking to follow it
California’s CALSTART Drive to Zero program aims for 100% of new medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sales to be zero-emission by 2040.
Funko paid $5 million in excess warehouse labor in Q3
In a November 3rd earnings call, Funko’s CFO Jennifer Fall Jung said that the company had paid out $5 million in excess warehouse labor during the third quarter.
Labor and environmental supplier audits are often ripe with scams
According to Human Rights Watch (HRW), a global organization that tracks and protects human rights in some 90 countries, the published study “Obsessed with Audit Tools, Missing the Goal” shows that business practices are often misrepresented during these audits.
Party City aims to improve supply chain operations with new COO
Party City, the “discount super party store” is on a mission to optimize its supply chain operations. T
UPS CEO praises company direction offering logistics-as-a-service
UPS CEO Carol Tomé is singing praises for UPS as they move to create more value for customers and new revenue opportunities with logistics improvement.
Dependence on Taiwan-made semiconductor chips is hurting the U.S.
Around 65% of the global semiconductor supply is originating from Taiwan - another 90% when it comes to the smallest type of semiconductor chip.
Military employees can teach critical principles to manufacturing companies
Manufacturing companies can absorb a lot of valuable knowledge from military employees.
There is a growing demand for cold storage which requires new tech implementation
Predicted to grow to $372.29 billion by 2030, the cold storage market will need more energy-efficient cold storage warehousing.
The new zero-emission hydrogen electric commercial vehicle is here
Glasgow-based Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has unveiled its new clean-sheet-designed hydrogen commercial vehicle, a 40-ton zero-emission HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle).
The robotics era of the world has officially begun
The International Federation of Robotics is reporting that 500,000 robots were installed globally in 2021 alone, a new record-breaking pace.
Warehousing & manufacturing industry can benefit from augmented reality
It’s no secret that the manufacturing and warehousing floors are some of the most dangerous places for workers to be in, often full of machinery and confusing layouts.
Online customers are interested in choosing a delivery company that reduces their carbon footprint
According to a survey from Merchants Fleet, a New Hampshire-based fleet management company, nearly half of American consumers said they would prefer to use a parcel delivery carrier that used electric vehicles to fulfill deliveries.
California see a 33% reduction in emissions since 2001
CARB regularly maintains and regulates the state’s performance when lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
Corporate decision-makers are urgently planning for supply chain overhauls next year
In a recent HSBC Holdings Plc survey, 47% of respondents said that overhauling their supply chain is a priority in 2023 and only 11% said it’s not necessary.
Norway and the U.S. are partnering for the “Green Shipping Challenge”
At the COP27 United Nations Climate Change Summit in Egypt this week, Norwegian Prime Minister, Jonah Gaher Støre, and U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry announced the launch of their new project.
The EU proposes new regulations in regard to the last-generation combustion engines
The European Union has already banned the sales of new combustion engine-powered vehicles by 2035, and now it’s expected that they are tightening that leash.
Solar power is booming, but faces serious challenges
Solar power energy grids are setting records across the globe as the European Union pours money and infrastructure into the clean energy source.
Female driver recruitment relies on addressing industry harassment issues, Women In Trucking founder says
Women In Trucking founder Ellen Voie is advocating for a safer industry for women.
Eastern and Central Europe see nuclear power revival
U.S. company Westinghouse Electric Co. plans to expand to Europe to assist the continent as it transfers itself from its reliance on Russian natural gas.