I was sitting at Rotterdam The Hague Airport, waiting for my flight to Munich to board, on my way to Logimed when an article in the newspaper I was reading (NRC Next*) jumped out at me. The heading said: “A Phone Like a Kit”, and of course it was about Dave Hakkens and his Phonebloks. Dave Hakkens designed a concept […]
The interest in Sustainability is ever increasing. Supply Chains are being scrutinized and criticized for not being sustainable or socially responsible. People want biological food, green energy, and electrical cars. Dutch designer Dave Hakkens has developed a concept that would fit perfectly in a sustainable lifestyle.
Sustainability credentials help secure Rolls-Royce, Pearson and Pigeon as first announced customers Strategic regional hub strengthens international network Singapore, 22 August, 2013 – CEVA Logistics, a leading global supply chain management company, today announced the start of operations for its new logistics center in Singapore, located strategically in the eastern part of the island with easy access to the expressways, […]
By David B. Grant, Alexander Trautrims & Chee Yew Wong Published by Kogan Page on September 3rd 2013. “This is one of the first books globally integrating sustainability into all logistical and supply chain related processes. It will serve students as well as practitioners in getting good insights onto the topic.” – Prof. Dr. Stefan Seuring, Professor of Supply Chain […]
IATA multilateral e-AWB agreement is first step to 100% paperless Airfreight Will increase efficiency, accuracy and speed of freight processing Agreement reinforces CEVA’s commitment to sustainable supply chains Hoofddorp, the Netherlands, 15 August, 2013 – CEVA Logistics, one of the world’s leading global supply chain companies, today announced that it is among the first Freight Management companies to sign up […]
Sets 2017 Goal of 1 Billion Alternative Fuel Miles Atlanta, July 25, 2013 – UPS released its annual Sustainability Report announcing that while the total number of packages shipped in 2012 increased, the company reduced its total Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. Environmental achievements included ground and air fuel savings, increased investments in alternative fuel vehicles, and retooled routes that shaved 12.1 […]
READING, Pa., July 15, 2013 – Penske Logistics has been named an Inbound Logistics Green Supply Chain Partner for the second consecutive year. The 2013 Inbound Logistics’ G75 list is comprised of 75 leading supply chain management and logistics companies who provide and implement proven solutions in supply chain sustainability. Companies are selected based on criteria such as measurable green […]
Service combines DHL Freight’s global Lead Logistics Provider offerings under one product name Comprehensive optimization approach offers cost savings and more sustainable supply chain Bonn, 07/03/2013, 11:00 AM CEST – DHL Freight, one of the leading providers of road freight services in Europe, is launching a global Lead Logistics Provider (LLP) service under the new product name GreenLink. GreenLink will consolidate […]
CO2 offset of eight tons for 24 concerts in seven cities Entire evaluation and offsetting of emissions through DHL Freight GoGreen service Bonn, 06/26/2013, 10:00 AM CEST – DHL will transport the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra’s entire equipment, from music stands to conductor’s baton to double bass, with its carbon-neutral service. For 2013, DHL Freight has evaluated all transport related emissions for […]
FedEx Makes Significant Progress Towards New Vehicle Fuel Efficiency Goal MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 24, 2013—FedEx Express, a unit of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, continues rapid progression towards its recently-increased vehicle fuel efficiency goal by adding 1,900 new fuel efficient vehicles to its fleet. In 2008, FedEx Corp. set the U.S. transportation industry’s first […]