Sustainability News from FreightWaves
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Convoy talks sustainability at The Future of Supply Chain
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.
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HowGood raises $12.5M for food sustainability platform
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.
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Digitizing supply chains would slash food waste, Hwy Haul CEO says
by Alyssa Sporrer on May 19, 2022
Digital freight platform Hwy Haul aims to reduce food waste during transportation.
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Canadian airport betting big on hydrogen
by Alyssa Sporrer on May 18, 2022
Edmonton International Airport announced several sustainability and hydrogen-related partnerships and investments.
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A day in the life of a honeybee trucker
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.
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Automating the road to improved logistics sustainability
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.
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Is the future of packaging reusable?
by Alyssa Sporrer on May 8, 2022
Boox created reusable boxes and bags to cut down on shipping waste and promote a circular economy.
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Will $6 billion make transportation more sustainable?
by Britni Chisenall on May 5, 2022
Experts believe the FHA pledge amount is far below the total funds needed.
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XPO Logistics holds off on emission-reduction target
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.
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Check Call with Convoy’s Jennifer Wong: It’s not easy being green
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.
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Canada’s GoBolt expands electric last-mile network to US
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.
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Cartonization company Paccurate closes $2.2M funding round
by Alyssa Sporrer on May 3, 2022
Paccurate raised $2.2 million to advance its cartonization and optimization platform.
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Daily Infographic: Earth Day Roundup: Companies announce sustainability goals
by Brandon Cafferky on May 3, 2022
Change for the future
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Locomation poised to start rolling out autonomous trucking technology at scale in 2023
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.
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Driving out supply chain inefficiencies key to eliminating food waste
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.
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XPO takes layered approach to supply chain sustainability
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.
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Data, optimization key to eco-friendly supply chain, experts say
by Alyssa Sporrer on April 29, 2022
Using data to optimize supply chain efficiencies can reduce costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
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Recapping the Net-Zero Carbon Summit
by Britni Chisenall on April 28, 2022
FreightWaves hosted its second annual Net-Zero Carbon Summit, sponsored by Convoy, on Friday.
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Earth Day roundup: Companies announce sustainability goals
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.
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Net-Zero Carbon keynote: Collaborating on sustainability reaps host of benefits
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.
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Net-Zero Carbon recap: Collaboration key to hitting sustainability goals
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.
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Net-Zero Carbon recap: How to build and execute sustainability strategy
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.
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Net-Zero Carbon recap: Planting 1 tree per shipment
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.
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Net-Zero Carbon recap: Collaboration is key for the rails
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.
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AIT Worldwide Logistics aims for net-zero emissions by 2035
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.
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Net-Zero Carbon recap: 3PLs’ key role in sustainability efforts
by Mark Solomon on April 22, 2022
Developing strong carbon offset programs may be the holy grail, Redwood Logistics CEO says.
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On Earth Day, ex-EPA head Whitman has message for freight industry
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.
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Previewing the Net-Zero Carbon Summit
by Britni Chisenall on April 21, 2022
Convoy is preparing for FreightWaves’ second annual Net-Zero Carbon Summit, taking place Friday, April 22.
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Convoy raises $260M to foster long-term changes to transportation sector
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.
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Sustainability insights from Titan Freight CEO
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.
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Plug Power’s green hydrogen will fuel 9,500 Walmart lift trucks
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.
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3PL sustainability strategy — Net-Zero Carbon
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.
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Mitigating the impact of extreme weather on supply chains
by Britni Chisenall on April 14, 2022
The trucking industry will not be exempt from extreme weather impacts.
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Over-the-road decarbonization strategies — Net-Zero Carbon
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.
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Q&A with resale expert: The future of recommerce
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.
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Maersk collaborating on e-methanol plant in Asia
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.
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Climate pledges vs. climate action
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.
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ZeroAvia partners on hydrogen aircraft refueling in California
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.
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E-commerce is here to stay — so are its environmental impacts
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.
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J.B. Hunt clean transport program focuses on carbon offsets
by Alyssa Sporrer on April 4, 2022
Carbon offsets are a growing alternative or additional step toward reducing emissions in sectors like transportation.
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Convoy’s truckload sustainability report — Net-Zero Carbon
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.
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What is the future of sustainability in supply chain education?
by Alyssa Sporrer on April 2, 2022
FreightWaves adviser Matt Waller answers questions about shifting priorities that may include sustainability.
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Can accordion-style folding containers unclog crowded ports, distribution centers?
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.
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Breaking through barriers: Getting electric trucks on the road will require a team effort
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.
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Coming soon to truckers: Peel-and-stick solar panels
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.
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Project44, Tracks team up to gauge hard-to-measure transportation emissions
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.
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Zero-emission vehicle regulations on the rise, strong partnerships help fleets get ahead
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.
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Digitizing assets to make more sustainable decisions — Net-Zero Carbon
by Alyssa Sporrer on March 28, 2022
Data can help identify causes of inefficiency and inform better decision-making.
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Digital freight matching offers planet-saving perks
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.
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Survey shows 69% of carriers believe reducing empty miles is important to their business
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).