Global Logistics

World Shipping Industry Agrees to Reduce Carbon Emissions 50 Percent by 2050

April 17, 2018

Members of the UN International Maritime Organisation last week struck a deal to halve carbon dioxide emissions from shipping by 2050 in a deal that will force the industry to redesign fleets.

XPO Logistics Joins Push to Digital Freight Booking

April 16, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

Traditional freight brokers are fighting digital load-matching startups with technology of their own.

California State Senator Seeks to Crack Down on Wage Theft in Port Trucking Industry

April 16, 2018

Los Angeles Times

A California state senator is proposing a bill aimed at holding major retailers accountable for using port truck companies that have a history of engaging in wage theft of drivers who are misclassified as independent contractors.

Making Sure the Last (Cross-Border) Mile Doesn't Hurt Your Business

April 13, 2018

Purolator Internatonal

Q&A: FedEx Finds Unexpected Benefits From New Fuel Technologies

April 11, 2018

Environmental Leader

Each business day, FedEx serves over 220 countries and territories with more than 600 aircraft as well as more than 190,000 on-road and off-road vehicles, which includes around 132,000 company-owned vehicles. The shipping company, which has $60 billion-plus in revenue, operates on an immense scale.

Making Sure the Last (Cross-Border) Mile Doesn’t Hurt Your Business

April 11, 2018

Opinion: How to Make the Most of the Canadian E-Commerce Boom

April 10, 2018

John Costanzo, President, Purolator International

The fight is on for domination of the Canadian e-commerce market, and it’s a significant and burgeoning opportunity.

Customs Regs: A Necessary Evil, or The Key to Competitive Advantage?

April 9, 2018

How those burdensome Customs rules and regulations imposed on importers and exporters can make companies more competitive and efficient.

How Intelligent Business Networks Will Empower Tomorrow’s Autonomous Supply Chains

April 9, 2018

Maritime Regulator Seeks to Overcome Deep Divisions on Shipping Emissions

April 5, 2018

The Wall Street Journal

The world’s top maritime regulator faces deep political divisions as it tries to map out a plan at meetings in London this week to cut carbon emissions across the shipping industry.

Global Logistics

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