The Port of NEOM, described as the primary seaport of entry to the northwest of Saudi Arabia and which now incorporates Duba Port, is up and running.
The development of the Port of NEOM, located in Tabuk Province, Saudi Arabia, is progressing with over SAR7.5 billion ($2.025 billion) invested so far. The port is set to play a crucial role in supporting the development of NEOM, a futuristic city project spanning an area of 26,500 square kilometers, which is larger than Singapore. It will serve as a primary entry point for goods and materials required for the city’s construction.
Contracts for various aspects of the port’s development, including design, dredging, quay wall construction, and cargo handling equipment, have recently been awarded. International port consultant Jacobs, along with sub-consultants Moffatt and Nichol, IGO, and Trent, have been engaged to oversee the design of terminals, warehousing, rail delivery, infrastructure, and a sustainable energy network.
Boskalis from the Netherlands and BESIX from Belgium-France are the first European contractors involved in the project. They have been awarded a design-and-build contract worth more than SAR2 billion ($540 million).
Furthermore, contracts for crane and container equipment have been awarded, with Saudi Liebherr Company Ltd securing contracts for ten mobile harbor cranes, and Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Company Limited (ZPMC) winning contracts for ship-to-shore gantry cranes, electric rubber-tyred gantry cranes, and automated rail-mounted gantry cranes. These contracts are collectively valued at over SAR1 billion ($270 million), and ZPMC will collaborate with Siemens Europe for the supply of automation components.
The first container terminal is expected to commence operations at the beginning of 2025. Sean Kelly, the Managing Director of Port of NEOM, emphasized the port’s significance in facilitating NEOM’s overall development, operations, and economic ambitions. It will serve as a global port, supporting the import of goods and materials during the development phase and catering to businesses across NEOM.
Abu Dhabi’s AD Ports Group has reached an agreement with Pakistan to develop and enhance port projects in the country, after a senior UAE delegation visited Karachi.
The AD Ports Group and the Karachi Port Trust (KPT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of fostering economic growth in Pakistan. The collaboration between the UAE-based AD Ports Group and KPT will focus on enhancing bilateral cooperation and jointly working on the development, expansion, and digitalization of port projects within Pakistan.
The partnership between the two entities encompasses a wide range of initiatives and projects aimed at improving port infrastructure, optimizing operational efficiencies, and embracing digital technologies. AD Ports Group, leveraging its technical expertise, will conduct feasibility studies and analysis to ensure the commercial success of the projects.
Captain Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, the CEO and Managing Director of AD Ports Group, expressed their goal of transforming Karachi Port’s Container Terminal into a premier hub for transshipment and cargo trade, positioning it as a global player in the maritime industry. The collaboration is expected to contribute to the economic diversification efforts of the UAE and propel Karachi Port towards becoming a prominent global trade hub, thereby stimulating economic prosperity in the region.
Syed Syedain Raza Zaidi, Chairman of the Karachi Port Trust, acknowledged the significance of the partnership and its potential to unlock unprecedented growth opportunities for the port and the wider trade community. The joint efforts aim to transform Karachi Port into a world-class maritime hub capable of meeting the evolving demands of the global trade landscape.
It is worth noting that the AD Ports Group’s entry into Pakistan is not the first involvement of the UAE in the country’s port sector. DP World has been operating the Qasim International Container Terminal (QICT) for several years, which is considered one of the largest port privatization projects in Pakistan. Additionally, Hutchison Ports operates in the Port of Karachi.
The collaboration between the AD Ports Group and the Karachi Port Trust signifies a significant milestone for the development of Karachi Port and holds the potential to contribute to Pakistan’s economic growth by leveraging the UAE’s expertise and capabilities in the maritime industry.
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Russia’s largest oil producer Rosneft ROSN.MM and India’s top refiner Indian Oil Corp IOC.NS agreed to use the Asia-focused Dubai oil price benchmark in their latest deal to deliver Russian oil to India, three sources familiar with the deal said.
The decision by the two state-controlled companies to abandon the Europe-dominated Brent benchmark is part of a shift of Russia’s oil sales towards Asia after Europe shunned Russian oil following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine more than a year ago.
Both benchmarks are denominated in dollars and set by S&P Platts, a unit of U.S.-based S&P Global Inc SPGI.N, but Brent is mostly used by European oil majors and traders, whereas Dubai is heavily influenced by Asian and Middle Eastern oil trading.
Rosneft’s chief executive Igor Sechin said in February that the price of Russian oil would be determined outside of Europe as Asia has emerged as largest buyer of Russian oil since the West imposed progressively tighter sanctions on the export.
Under the new deal, announced on March 29, Rosneft will nearly double oil sales to Indian Oil Corp IOC.NS, two of the sources told Reuters.
IOC and Rosneft did not immediately respond to Reuters emails seeking comment on the details of the agreement, which have not been previously reported.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on Tuesday that Russian oil sales to India jumped 22-fold last year, but he did not specify the volume sold.
Rosneft would sell up to 1.5 million tonnes (11 million barrels) each month, including some optional quantities, to IOC in the new fiscal year from April 1, the two sources said.
They said that in 2022/23, IOC had a deal to buy 3 million barrels of Urals grade with an option to double the quantity every month priced at differentials to dated Brent on a delivered basis.
The new contract includes Urals crude, shipped from Russia’s European ports of Primorsk, Ust-Luga and Novorossiysk, and Sokol oil exported from Sakhalin which will be sold at a discount of $8-$10 per barrel to Dubai quotes on a delivered basis, three sources said.
The larger volumes and change in Russian oil pricing highlight closer ties between Moscow and India, which has now become the largest buyer of seaborne crude from Russia.
Indian refiners rarely bought Russian oil in the past due to higher freight costs compared with Europe, but after Urals prices fell to historical lows Russia has now replaced Iraq as top oil supplier to India in the last few months, data from trade sources showed.
Russia has been rerouting its energy supplies from traditional markets in Europe to Asia, mainly India and China, since the West imposed wide-ranging sanctions, including an embargo on seaborne Russian oil imports.
The European Union nations stopped buying Russian oil from Dec. 5 and the Group of Seven (G7) countries joined the EU in imposing a price cap on Russian crude of $60 per barrel. The move was aimed at cutting Russia’s oil revenue while maintaining stability on the global oil market.
India was the biggest buyer of Russia’s benchmark Urals grade crude in March. Deliveries to India are set to account for more than 50% of all seaborne Urals exports last month, with China in second place.
China, which buys Russian Urals at prices pegged against either dated Brent or ICE Brent, doubled its purchases of Urals oil in the first half of February compared to the same period of January, according to traders and Refinitiv Eikon data.
Officials in Russia and Venezuela are making plans to launch a joint shipping company in order to boost trade between the two heavily-sanctioned nations. The route could serve the Russian-occupied port of Sevastopol, providing a conduit for trade in food and industrial goods.
“The Venezuelan side is interested in expanding the volume of mutual trade,” chairman of the state council of occupied Crimea Vladimir Konstantinov told TASS. “Crimea is ready to supply grain, wine, chemical products, bromine production, electrical appliances, welding equipment, ships . . . [and] Venezuela is ready to supply coffee, cocoa, meat, seafood and southern fruits to Crimea. To this end, the participants of the meeting supported the idea of ??creating a joint Russian-Venezuelan shipping company.”
The head of the Russian-Venezuelan Chamber of Commerce, Roman Frolenko, has told RIA Novosti that a transport corridor between the two nations could be up and running by early summer. Puerto Cabello would be the primary terminus on the Venezuelan end, and the Russian ports could include St. Petersburg, Sevastopol and Novorossiysk.
According to Frolenko, the level of trade could be “very strong.”
“We calculated trade turnover somewhere in the range of $300 million a month, without oil,” he said. “Puerto Cabello is a very big and interesting port, because it has a grain terminal with capacity of 250 thousand tonnes and capacity for expansion. We already have a project to extend this terminal.”
Venezuela’s core oil export activity is also up, reaching about 775,000 barrels per day in March. About 115,000 barrels of this volume was for American oil company Chevron, which currently holds the sole license to import Venezuelan crude into the United States.
Blockchain is a digital ledger technology that allows secure and transparent record-keeping of transactions in a decentralized and distributed network. In a blockchain, transactions are verified and recorded in blocks, which are linked together in a chronological chain using cryptographic algorithms. Each block contains a unique digital signature, or hash, which makes it impossible to modify or delete past transactions without affecting the entire chain. This creates an immutable and tamper-proof record of all transactions in the network.
Blockchains can be public or private, permissionless or permissioned, and can be used for a variety of applications beyond cryptocurrencies, such as supply chain management, identity verification, and smart contracts.
Blockchain technology is based on a consensus mechanism, which allows for trust and agreement among participants in the network without the need for intermediaries. This makes it possible to achieve greater efficiency, security, and transparency in various industries and sectors.
Blockchain technology has the potential to revolutionize the international trade industry by improving efficiency, transparency, and security. Here are a few ways blockchain can impact international trade:
Supply Chain Management: Blockchain can help track goods and raw materials across the supply chain, enabling better visibility and transparency for all stakeholders involved. This can help reduce fraud, delays, and errors in the supply chain.
Payment and Settlement: Blockchain can enable secure, near-instantaneous payment and settlement across borders, reducing the need for intermediaries and lowering transaction costs. This can help businesses save time and money, while improving cash flow and liquidity.
Trade Finance: Blockchain can facilitate trade finance by providing a secure platform for managing letters of credit, bills of lading, and other trade documents. This can help reduce the risk of fraud, increase efficiency, and enable access to financing for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Customs and Border Protection: Blockchain can help automate customs and border procedures, reducing paperwork and streamlining the process of clearing goods through customs. This can help reduce delays and lower costs for importers and exporters.
Intellectual Property Protection: Blockchain can provide a secure and tamper-proof platform for registering and protecting intellectual property rights, such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights. This can help reduce disputes and facilitate international licensing and technology transfer.
Traceability and Sustainability: Blockchain can enable tracking and tracing of products from origin to destination, providing greater transparency and accountability in global supply chains. This can help promote sustainable and ethical trade practices, such as fair labour standards and environmental responsibility.
Cross-border Data Exchange: Blockchain can enable secure and efficient cross-border data exchange, enabling businesses to comply with data protection regulations while still benefiting from the advantages of global trade.
Dispute Resolution: Blockchain can provide a decentralized and impartial platform for resolving disputes between parties involved in international trade, reducing the need for costly and time-consuming litigation.
Conclusion
Overall, blockchain has the potential to significantly improve international trade by increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving security and transparency. However, there are also challenges to implementing blockchain in the industry, such as regulatory issues, technical complexities, and interoperability concerns.
The Port of Nhava Sheva, also known as Jawaharlal Nehru Port, is India’s largest container port and one of the most important hubs for international trade. It is on the western coast of India, near Mumbai, and is the main entry point for international trade into India. It is the busiest container port in India and handles more than 60% of the country’s total cargo traffic. The port has a strong network of shipping lines connecting it to over 100 ports in more than 50 countries worldwide. Because of this, it is a great place for international shipping and a big part of India’s economy. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore what makes the Port of Nhava Sheva so important for international trade and how you can make use of its services to your advantage.
How long does it take to move cargo to Nhava Sheva?
Country of origin
Port of origin
Port of destination
Transit time (days)
United Kingdom
Felixstowe
Nhava Sheva
32
United States
Los Angeles
Nhava Sheva
32
Japan
Yokohama
Nhava Sheva
26
China
Shanghai
Nhava Sheva
18
Singapore
Singapore
Nhava Sheva
12
United Arab Emirates
Jebel Ali
Nhava Sheva
5
Longest transit time to Nhava Sheva
The average time it takes to transport a container from Felixstowe to Nhava Sheva and from Los Angeles to Nhava Sheva is 32 days. The next longest route is Yokohama – Nhava Sheva, with an average of 26 days.
Shortest transit time to Nhava Sheva
Typically, a container may be shipped from Jebel Ali to Nhava Sheva in 5 days. At an average of 18 and 12 days, the routes from Shanghai to Nhava Sheva and Singapore to Nhava Sheva are the next quickest alternatives.
Top 5 routes for shipping containers to Nhava Sheva
Origin
Destination
Shanghai
Nhava Sheva
Busan
Nhava Sheva
Kelang
Nhava Sheva
Singapore
Nhava Sheva
Rotterdam
Nhava Sheva
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The demand for sustainability in logistic operations is increasing faster than ever. Contrary to the belief that cutting costs in the logistics department can serve more profits to a business, it’s quite the opposite now. With increasing environmental awareness among business leaders and the public, sustainable logistics is serving as the key to keeping your company current and relevant.
Transportation of goods through freight trucks contributes to considerable carbon dioxide emissions in the atmosphere. The logistics industry is carrying out strategic efforts to reduce its carbon footprint while adhering to environmental laws and regulations. The good news, carbon dioxide emissions in the transport sector experienced a 9% decrease from 2021 to 2023.
Today, logistics businesses are innovating their operations by implementing AI and IoT solutions, optimizing logistic operations, using green fuels, and biodegradable packaging. This article will focus on the importance of sustainable logistics for a better brand reputation, enhanced environmental responsibility, and efficiency of supply chain operations.
Towards the end of this article, you’d learn the best sustainable logistics practices and ways to implement eco-friendly strategies without cutting costs while boosting business profits.
Let’s get started.
What Is Sustainable Logistics?
Sustainable logistics is an eco-friendly approach to cater to the supply chain processes and activities to reduce industrial carbon footprint. Furthermore, the concept of greener logistics encompasses the social and economic impacts that come with logistics operations.
For example, the reduction of CO2 emissions, noise, and water pollution, marine oil spills, or accidents during transit. Sustainable logistics rules are applied to an array of supply chain activities including the transportation, storage, management, and delivery of goods. To understand the concept better, let’s have a look at the components of logistics operations.
The logistics operations can be divided into 5 components:
Storage: Raw materials or final goods are stored in warehouses before they are delivered to their destination.
Packaging: Goods are packed into a uniform shape and size for easy storage. Packaging ensures the products remain safe until they’re delivered to their destination.
Inventory: The good’s stock that’s retained in the warehouse for production, resale, or utilization. It simply refers to the flow of goods that goes in and out of the warehouse.
Transportation: Within a supply chain, goods are transported from one stage to another including different modes like freight trains, huge containers, cargo shipping, air shipping, or road transits.
Information and Control: Determining the demand and inventory of products as well as tracking the product packaging, shipment, and deliveries fall into the information and control component of the supply chain.
Why Is Sustainable Logistics Important?
With the rise of climate change and global warming, sustainable business practices are more in demand to overcome the environmental effects. The logistics industry is a large contributor to greenhouse gas emissions because of the involvement of the transportation of goods through different phases of the supply chain.
With increasing environmental awareness, transportation businesses are looking out for fuel-efficient vehicles and diesel alternatives. Electric cars are getting more popular among common users, however, more research is required to bring electric trucks for shipment purposes. It is predicted that electric vehicles are the future of logistics as they reduce carbon emissions, contributing towards a less carbon-intensive environment.
Large logistics providers have the responsibility and capacity to bring positive impacts by implementing a sustainable logistics strategy.
Companies that incorporate sustainable logistics in their business strategies get a competitive advantage as well as the following personal and environmental benefits:
Reduction in emissions
Savings in business costs
Better company reputation
Environmental responsibility
New partnership opportunities
Reduction in waste generation
Efficient supply chain operations
Higher environmental awareness
Alignment with government legislation
Enhanced attraction toward customers
Preventing excessive burning of fossil fuels
6 Sustainable Logistics Strategies To Boost Business Success
Current businesses, be it eCommerce, finance, retail, medicine, or the tourism industry, are incorporating sustainable strategies to reduce environmental impact. This, in turn, attracts more customers, boosts sales, and reduces operational business costs. Let’s have a look at the top 6 sustainable supply chain strategies you can adopt to make your company more sustainable.
1. Data-Driven Logistic Operations
Today we have digital tools to streamline logistic operations. Whether you’re an eCommerce store or a logistics service provider, you can track cargo and trucks in real-time to provide the fastest transportation route using freight route planning tools. This approach minimizes carbon emissions while reducing fuel costs.
Moreover, the issue of empty mileage can be considerably reduced by loading trucks to optimum capacity. This also boosts the business profits as a maximum amount of goods are transported in a single round.
Some online businesses have integrated sustainable logistics tools that allow customers to change the delivery time as per their availability at the delivery address. For instance, if a person gets into an emergency trip somewhere at the due date of delivery, he can change the delivery date to the next day or so.
The new transit time is updated in real-time via the database management solution of the logistics ecosystem. This saves the cost, time, and emissions from a wasted delivery trip.
Similarly, if eCommerce stores selling event or circumstance-focused goods like julbie and Green supply integrate advanced logistics tools to monitor and track customer deliveries in real-time, they can make an efficient shipment procedure and positive brand identity. Moreover, the risk of delayed shipments and wrong deliveries can be considerably reduced.
2. Setting Up Pop-Up Warehouses
With the increasing emissions from last-mile eCommerce deliveries, logistics providers are stressing over pop-up warehouses. The reason is, low capacity warehouses are unable to fulfill unexpected customer demand because of insufficient storage area. A pop-up warehouse is a temporary warehouse that’s built in locations closer to the customers.
They are strategically built-in locations where customer demand is higher considering the city logistics. Moreover, customers can pick up their packages from their nearest warehouse to further reduce transportation emissions.
The cost of shipment from centrally located warehouses is more than renting a small pop-up warehouse, making the pop-up warehouses a sustainable logistics approach.
They help logistics and eCommerce businesses in the following areas:
On-site retailing
On-site pick-up points
Reducing delivery time
Reducing shipping costs
Flexibility to eliminate logistics disruptions
3. Using Biofuels And Energy-Efficient Vehicles
Diesel trucks used in the transit of goods have about 13% more carbon footprint than gas-powered trucks. Since diesel is a cost-effective fuel, it’s majorly used by logistics providers. However, to overcome the environmental costs of diesel-powered transit vehicles, the use of biofuels is encouraged. Moreover, replacing old trucks with advanced energy-efficient trucks is another great option to control emissions.
Here are some eco-friendly options to incorporate into your logistics activities to reduce emissions:
Fuel-efficient trains
Shipping through sea
Hybrid Trucks for last-mile deliveries
Similarly, leveraging renewable energy sources to perform inventory operations like warehouse lighting, load lifting electric equipment, aeration, and cleaning activities is a great way to cut down on carbon emissions from fossil fuels. The carbon footprint in distribution facilities like warehouses can be considerably reduced by implementing green energy options like:
Bio-energy
Solar-powered energy
Wind-powered energy
Water-recycling systems
4. Application Of IoT In Logistics
The logistics industry is now incorporating IoT sensors and devices to keep track of data related to freight speed, fuel consumption, and the driver’s behavior. Monitoring real-time logistic operations give flexibility in management and improvement. For instance, fuel consumption can be reduced by up to 10% if a cargo truck drives at a speed of 80km/h on highways.
Not only does this eco-driving approach help in minimizing the environmental footprint, but it also lowers the social and health impacts by preventing accidents and cargo spills.
Similarly, the sensors attached to the cargo wheels enable sustainable logistics and supply chain management to monitor the optimal tire pressure. For cargo trucks, a tire pressure of 105-110 PSI is ideal. The best part is, tire pressure sensors can help reduce fuel consumption by up to 12%. Moreover, they can increase the lifespan of tires as they’re subjected to continuous monitoring.
5. Green Packaging In Logistics Operations
Solid waste is a major environmental concern emerging from supply chain operations. From cardboard to paper, and plastic packaging, logistics is responsible for the majority of the paper waste. To overcome this issue, logistic providers and eCommerce brands are shifting towards eco-friendly packaging options.
Here are a few of the green packaging options your logistic business can adopt to comply with environmental well-being.
Air pillow packaging
Recycled plastic packaging
Biodegradable plastic packaging
Biodegradable seaweed packaging
Biodegradable mushroom packaging
Biodegradable cornstarch packaging
Plastic-free corrugated bubble wraps
Recycled paper and cardboard material
Biodegradable package peanuts that dissolve in water
Besides the packaging waste, the logistics industry also leaves a considerable amount of office waste, mainly consisting of paper documents, records, and operational data sheets. A wide range of companies is shifting to online data keeping with a centralized system.
Similarly, eCommerce businesses and freight logistic providers allow users to track their order deliveries through online platforms like websites, and mobile apps. This saves time, money, and fuel emissions in visiting the logistics facilities in person. Have a look at the latest web design trends to make your online logistics business more competitive.
6. Optimization Of Logistics Processes
To run smooth logistic processes within a supply chain, businesses use yard logistics. SAP yard logistics software helps in creating a centralized system through which each department within the supply chain shares common databases. This makes transportation and warehouse departments interconnected and on the same page. This approach ensures efficient logistics operations throughout all phases of transit.
The risk of processing gaps and data breakage among logistics operations is minimized. Under the management umbrella of yard logistics, companies can reduce fuel waste, paper waste, and carbon emissions. Moreover, the management costs of hiring multiple data specialists, logistics accountants, warehouse data supervisors, and logistic assistants are considerably reduced.
2 Idea-Generating Applications Of Sustainable Logistics Operations
With the emergence of the “go green” campaign on print media, TV, social media. the majority of customers are opting for brands that have leveraged green practices into their business. Sustainability in logistics can be achieved in multiple ways discussed below, however, we’ll study the real-life applications of green logistics to further our understanding.
A. DHL’s Green Logistics Approach
DHL has considerably increased its market competitiveness and sales with a market share of 42.3% in 2013 owing to its green logistics approach. The very first strategy is using recyclable packaging for deliveries to reduce solid waste.
Moreover, DHL is the pioneer in digitizing the logistics data leading to lesser paper waste. Having a centralized data system to track shipments, stock, and deliveries minimizes human errors and makes it easier to update data in real time.
Another great LDR sustainable solution is the introduction of reusable containers for the shipment process. The multipurpose returnable containers reduce packaging waste, ultimately cutting down on packaging costs, labor costs, and environmental impact.
The intelligent use of material resources alongside operational cost savings can help businesses thrive in this environmentally conscious world. New and progressing logistics companies must conduct quarterly, bi-annual, and annual business assessments to comply with environmental regulations.
B. Amazon’s Green Logistics Application
Amazon is a pioneer in adopting sustainable logistics to reduce the carbon footprint of its operations. With the feature of “Amazon Day” customers get to choose the day of their choice to receive deliveries. For instance, if you’ve ordered 3 parcels at separate times in a week, you can decide to receive them all together on a particular day.
Amazon also allows you to fix a day for all of your deliveries. For example, if you’re available at home only on Saturdays, you can schedule all deliveries for Saturday. This way, the fuel costs are minimized as well as the environmental costs of burning fossil fuels.
Moreover, the Amazon Key in-home, in-car, and in-garage features let prime users get their deliveries or groceries inside their homes, garage, or car trunks. This, without having customers around their place. This minimizes delivery returns due to customers’ unavailability at their homes.
Amazon also serves as a pioneer in offering drone deliveries in some parts of the UK. By implementing these green logistics strategies, Amazon can cut packaging and shipping costs, boosting its profits while giving it a competitive edge in the market.
C. Nike’s Green Logistics Approach
Nike comes at the top of the list of international brands that have incorporated sustainable strategies in logistics and supply chain operations. Nike uses advanced AI and machine learning to predict customer demand per location. This enables them to build pop-up warehouses at locations where customers are likely to make purchases.
This approach helps cut down the environmental and monetary costs of long-distance deliveries. Moreover, the following Nike’s innovative delivery options come in handy to promote green logistics.
Ship to store option
Pick-up in-store option
No rush shipping option
Online purchasing option
A direct order drop option
Furthermore, Nike’s supply chain operations are semi-automated with the use of around 1000 collaborative robots that help in sorting out products, packaging, and moving products within the warehouse facilities. This increases work efficiency as well as saves resources like electricity, gas, and labor activities.
As more work is done in less time, the environmental impact is considerably reduced. Additionally, Nike isn’t lagging when it comes to green packaging materials for product shipment. The international brand uses recycled pop-up cartons to reduce paper waste.
Additionally, Nike uses inventory optimization solutions to make data-driven decisions for forecasting consumer behavior and demand. This helps in making strategic and sustainable business choices and cuts down the cost of manufacturing excessive products.
Conclusion
Current businesses are facing higher demand for eco-friendly operations as customers are getting conscious of sustainable living. Moreover, brands have to keep up with the environmental laws to maintain positive brand identity and attract more customers.
The logistics sector, in particular, can have a great environmental impact if its operations are not managed sustainably. Packaging waste, fossil burning, carbon dioxide emissions, and noise pollution are some of the major concerns as the products move through different phases in the supply chain practice.
By incorporating a sustainable logistics strategy, brands can improve their reputation, and boost revenues while cutting down the nonrenewable fuel costs as well as social and environmental impacts.
We’re listing the best 6 green strategies for boosting your logistics business as a quick recap:
Data-Driven Logistic Operations
Setting Up Pop-Up Warehouses
Using Biofuels and Eco-friendly Vehicles
Application Of IoT In Logistics
Green Packaging in Logistics Operations
Optimization of Logistics Processes
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Competitive pricing is great, but a scammer posing as an ocean freight forwarder may be trying to lure you in with an extremely reduced rate. Do your research by gathering a range of quotes from other freight forwarders to get an idea of what a shipment typically costs. It is all very well trying to save money at the outset, but if it means that your goods never make it to their intended destination, your company could be out of pocket.
2. Familiarise yourself with Incoterms 2020
The latest version of the International Chamber of Commerce’s international rules and regulations coordinating the practice of cross-border cargo shipments,Incoterm, came into effect on 1 January 2020. Knowing and understanding Incoterms will help to ensure that procurement, sales, and other international trade transactions proceed without any undue risks.
3. Withholding the Bill of Lading
SeaRates has previously written about the importance of the Bill of Leading. Scammers posing as ocean freight forwarders will typically not issue a Bill of Lading. Instead, they might assert that this was never released to them. Without this, the shipment will not be able to make it to its intended destination and you may well hear from your customer asking when they can expect their goods to arrive.
4. Use recommendations
Customer reviews and testimonials can be helpful when it comes to finding a reliable ocean freight forwarder. Another way to find an established freight forwarder is through custom broker associations or port authorities. They should be able to provide recommendations, or in the case of an association, a list of member freight forwarding companies or freight brokers.
5. Request a meeting
Meeting a representative from an ocean freight forwarder can help to verify the legitimacy of the company and allay any concerns. Or it may well confirm those concerns, in which case, you know to take your business elsewhere. If face-to-face meetings are not an option, then request a video call with a representative from the freight forwarder. If they come across as reluctant to speak or show their face in communications, this might ring alarm bells.
6. Verify what you think you know
One approach commonly used by fraudsters is to create a website that, to all intents and purposes, looks like that of a well-known freight forwarding company. But a closer review is likely to throw up some clues. Check particularly for inaccuracies such as the company name being misspelt. Other common red flags include the domain name or URL appearing as unusual or not as anticipated.
Before agreeing on anything or committing to any transactions, take the time to verify the company’s authenticity. This can be done by:
Contacting the relevant industry association or a national registry of companies.
Checking the validity of any contact or location details the company provides on its website.
Requesting a freight forwarding company’s shipping and billing addresses and then checking them out.
7. Make your plan
Following the tips above should help you find the right freight forwarder and avoid any scams along the way. Recognise that while fraud is on the rise and a risk to be aware of, most freight forwarders are not out to scam you. A trusted supplier should be able to demonstrate their track record in freight forwarding. If they can’t, you will want to know why.
Port Everglades was awarded a $32 million grant this week to mitigate environmental threats from flooding and sea level rise and ensure continued access for marine vessels. This grant is part of more than $275 million for resilience projects issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
The port will use the Resilient Florida Infrastructure Grant to replace bulkheads in the northern part of the port, which will assist in reducing the impacts of climate change to the Port and neighboring residents. In addition to replacing the aging bulkheads, there is a future opportunity to raise the bulkhead height. The bulkheads will be designed based on a projection of 4.36 feet in sea level rise by 2095. The estimate comes from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ High Scenario Sea Level Rise established by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Fifth Assessment Report.
“These new funds, a total of nearly $92 million for Broward County and cities, will help us accelerate the projects needed to mitigate adverse impacts,” said Broward County Mayor Lamar P. Fisher. “The $32 million awarded to Port Everglades speaks to the port’s position as a vital seaport and driver of economic development and a leader of environmental stewardship in Broward County and Florida.”
