Sustainability News from FreightWaves

by Britni Chisenall on May 19, 2022

Convoy helped bring sustainability issues to the forefront at FreightWaves’ The Future of Supply Chain event last week in Rogers, Arkansas.

by Alyssa Sporrer on May 19, 2022

Sustainability database provider HowGood announced it closed a $12.5 million funding round to expand its capabilities and clients.

by Alyssa Sporrer on May 19, 2022

Digital freight platform Hwy Haul aims to reduce food waste during transportation.

by Alyssa Sporrer on May 18, 2022

Edmonton International Airport announced several sustainability and hydrogen-related partnerships and investments.

by Alyssa Sporrer on May 17, 2022

A truck driver, beekeeper and bee expert lay out the challenges of trucking honeybees across the country for pollination.

by Brian Straight on May 13, 2022

Increasing use of automation is helping GXO Logistics reduce the carbon footprint of its facilities and customer supply chains.

by Alyssa Sporrer on May 8, 2022

Boox created reusable boxes and bags to cut down on shipping waste and promote a circular economy.

by Britni Chisenall on May 5, 2022

Experts believe the FHA pledge amount is far below the total funds needed.

by Alyssa Sporrer on May 4, 2022

XPO Logistics released a sustainability report that hones in on recruiting underrepresented groups and using optimization to reduce emissions.

by Mary O'Connell on May 4, 2022

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Convoy’s Jennifer Wong sit down to talk about decarbonizing the supply chain and the importance of progress over perfection.

by Jack Daleo on May 3, 2022

GoBolt, a Toronto-based provider of last-mile logistics and e-commerce fulfillment solutions, brings its all-electric fleet to the U.S.

by Alyssa Sporrer on May 3, 2022

Paccurate raised $2.2 million to advance its cartonization and optimization platform.

by Brandon Cafferky on May 3, 2022

Change for the future

by Ashley Coker on May 2, 2022

Locomation expects to be the first company to deploy autonomous trucking technology safely, legally and routinely in commercial operations at scale across the United States, starting next year.

by Ashley Coker on April 29, 2022

While consumers are directly responsible for the majority of food waste, supply chain mishaps cause 40% of food waste in North America. That includes food that spoils in transit.

by Ashley Coker on April 29, 2022

Companies across the logistics industry will need to start considering their carbon footprint as new regulations come down and consumers start voting with their dollars.

by Alyssa Sporrer on April 29, 2022

Using data to optimize supply chain efficiencies can reduce costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

by Britni Chisenall on April 28, 2022

FreightWaves hosted its second annual Net-Zero Carbon Summit, sponsored by Convoy, on Friday.

by Alyssa Sporrer on April 25, 2022

CSX, XPO Logistics and AIT Worldwide Logistics were among several companies to make sustainability announcements on Earth Day.

by Joanna Marsh on April 22, 2022

FreightWaves’ Danny Gomez chats with Convoy CEO Dan Lewis and Generational Investment Management partner Joy Tuffield about the numerous benefits that come when competing companies collaborate on sustainability.

by Todd Maiden on April 22, 2022

Emily Phillips, VP of advanced solutions at XPO Logistics, chats with FreightWaves’ Kaylee Nix at the Net-Zero Carbon Summit.

by FreightWaves Staff on April 22, 2022

An inflection point has been reached. Customers are now much more focused on sustainability, according to Ray Fennelly of AIT Worldwide Logistics.

by Alyssa Sporrer on April 22, 2022

During FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon Summit, experts chat about how FreightVana is working with One Tree Planted to plant a tree for every shipment it moves.

by Joanna Marsh on April 22, 2022

Norfolk Southern Chief Sustainability Officer Josh Raglin chats with Tyler Cole of FreightWaves about the ways that the freight rail industry is helping stakeholders adopt sustainable practices.

by Alyssa Sporrer on April 22, 2022

AIT Worldwide Logistics plans to use carbon offsets and emission-reduction strategies to reach net-zero emissions by 2035.

by Mark Solomon on April 22, 2022

Developing strong carbon offset programs may be the holy grail, Redwood Logistics CEO says.

by Alyssa Sporrer on April 22, 2022

Former EPA Administrator Christine Todd Whitman explains in an Earth Day interview how the freight industry can embrace a more environmentally friendly future.

by Britni Chisenall on April 21, 2022

Convoy is preparing for FreightWaves’ second annual Net-Zero Carbon Summit, taking place Friday, April 22.

by Grace Sharkey on April 21, 2022

The digital freight network has reached a $3.8 billion valuation after raising $160 million in series E funding and $100 in venture debt.

by Alyssa Sporrer on April 20, 2022

FreightWaves interviewed the CEO of Titan Freight Systems to get insights about the company’s sustainability initiatives and why Earth Day matters.

by Alyssa Sporrer on April 19, 2022

Plug Power entered an agreement to provide Walmart lift trucks with up to 20 tons of green hydrogen per day.

by Alyssa Sporrer on April 18, 2022

DHL is talking to customers about sustainability and measuring emissions, DHL Supply Chain’s Jason Gillespie said during this episode of Net-Zero Carbon.

by Britni Chisenall on April 14, 2022

The trucking industry will not be exempt from extreme weather impacts.

by Alyssa Sporrer on April 11, 2022

On this episode of Net-Zero Carbon, the CEO of Leonard’s Express talks about the company’s strategies to reduce emissions in long-haul trucking.

by Alyssa Sporrer on April 8, 2022

The CEO and co-founder of Treet answers questions about his resale platform and the growing recommerce industry.

by Alyssa Sporrer on April 7, 2022

The partnership marks a “pivotal step” toward making green e-methanol more accessible and commercially viable for the maritime industry.

by Britni Chisenall on April 7, 2022

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres last week addressed the importance of doing more to decrease greenhouse gas emissions.

by Alyssa Sporrer on April 5, 2022

ZeroAvia signed a memorandum of understanding with ZEV Station to “kick-start hydrogen fueling for aviation in California and beyond,” says ZEV Station CEO.

by Jack Daleo on April 5, 2022

Fewer than one in five businesses have reliable metrics in place to track the carbon footprint of their supply chain, research says.

by Alyssa Sporrer on April 4, 2022

Carbon offsets are a growing alternative or additional step toward reducing emissions in sectors like transportation.

by Alyssa Sporrer on April 4, 2022

“The conversation around empty miles is not a new conversation,” said Jennifer Wong, head of sustainability at Convoy. But now it’s about more than just saving money.

by Alyssa Sporrer on April 2, 2022

FreightWaves adviser Matt Waller answers questions about shifting priorities that may include sustainability.

by Alyssa Sporrer on April 1, 2022

Folding five empty shipping containers into the space of one could curb smuggling, save shippers money and reduce emissions.

by Ashley Coker on March 31, 2022

While hydrogen fuel cells offer a promising alternative to ozone-threatening diesel engines, creating an electric-friendly infrastructure will require dedication from government regulators, equipment manufacturers and industry players alike.

by Alyssa Sporrer on March 30, 2022

Covering a tractor and trailer in solar panels could potentially generate more than 18,000 watt hours of energy per day in California conditions.

by Alyssa Sporrer on March 29, 2022

Tracks emissions technology will help project44 customers measure and mitigate scope 3 supply chain emissions, which are currently difficult to track.

by Ashley Coker on March 29, 2022

The current regulatory environment can be opaque and confusing, with each state left to create — or not — its own rules surrounding EVs. So far, six states have adopted a regulatory framework that requires a percentage of each fleet’s trucks to meet the definitions of zero-emission vehicle in the next few years.

by Alyssa Sporrer on March 28, 2022

Data can help identify causes of inefficiency and inform better decision-making.

by Ashley Coker on March 24, 2022

Carriers can become significantly more sustainable by simply focusing on solutions that make their fleets more efficient, reducing miles driven to move each load and cutting down on emissions.

by Britni Chisenall on March 24, 2022

Convoy has released its Q1 2022 Carrier Sustainability Survey in conjunction with this week’s Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS).