CARB announces new zero-emission forklift requirements by 2026
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has announced new forklift regulations for that state, affirming the push for all-electric, zero-emission vehicles… even indoors.
Bitcoin mining infrastructure provider focuses on logistical upgrades
Bitcoin mining infrastructure provider Foundry Digital LLC announced a new logistics branch to further enable transparent and efficient monitoring of shipments.
FedEx refuses talks with representatives for contractors, suggest independent review
FedEx Corporation’s ground unit chief, John Smith, released a memo last week that has upset some of its 6,000 independently run companies used for deliveries.
Unions are gaining traction in the U.S.
Despite public and massive opposition by many employers, unions are gaining traction in the U.S.
Automakers race to secure key EV materials
General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. are working overtime to secure deals for key materials needed to develop batteries for electric cars.
Study shows more than half of employees would take a pay cut to work at a company that shares their values
CNBC and Momentive joined forces to conduct a survey that resulted in more than half of U.S. employees stating they would be willing to take home a smaller paycheck if it meant they got to work somewhere that shared their values.
Working remotely has its pros and cons
The Covid-19 pandemic forced businesses to send a lot of workers home, and many prefer it that way.
Volvo constructing electric charging stations from San Francisco to Los Angeles for trucks
Volvo Trucks has announced its plans to construct a charging corridor for medium and heavy-duty trucks in California to be finished by late 2023.
Companies on Earth are looking to send commercial vehicles into space
It’s time to send commercial vehicles into space - that’s what two major companies are saying, anyway.
Sunday delivery of FedEx packages being reduced in rural areas
FedEx Corp. is reducing delivery service on Sundays now that e-commerce spending begins to slow in the post-pandemic market.
Warehouse artificial intelligence is growing smarter by the day
Smart technologies are becoming an increasing priority for warehouses, integrating methods of artificial intelligence. such as LiDAR sensors.
Climate change risk assessments are trending in the boardroom
Climate change risk is a major assessment in most board rooms these days.
By cleaning the air, ships are dirtying the water
Scrubbers, a system put in place to clean the exhaust gasses from container ships and reduce pollutants that are put into the air, are doing little to help clear up pollution of the water.
Lithium-ion batteries have growing ties to China’s Xinjiang province
One of the world’s largest producers of the highly sought-after material is Ganfeng Lithium Co., a Chinese company that is now partnering with an entity to explore the possibility of developing lithium, nickel, and other critical metals in Xinjiang.
Sonoma County city bans new gas stations
Petaluma in Sonoma County, California has achieved a monumental goal of prohibiting the construction of new gas stations within the city limits.
Strengthening supplier relations is key in a supply chain disaster
Strengthening supplier contracts is crucial in the midst of a supply chain disaster.
U.S. and China battle for global battery metal dominance
The United States is toe-to-toe with China over battery metals, countering the latter’s dominance in the industry.
Walmart blocks Amazon from purchasing any EV’s from startup Canoo
Walmart has struck a deal with the electric-vehicle startup Canoo, but under some head-turning conditions.
DHL Global Forwarding and Hapag-Lloyd partner to further sustainability goals
Hapag-Lloyd is shipping 18k TEU’s and decarbonizing the heavy transport with advanced biofuels such as FAME - a fatty acid methyl ester.
Maersk’s International Chamber of Shipping representation steps down, citing lack of green initiative by the board
By shifting its focus, Maersk will be dedicating internal resources to the WSC and strengthening its relationship.
