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How Emissions Laws are Tightening and What Trucking Companies Can Do
In today’s world, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a necessity. As awareness of environmental issues grows, so too does the pressure on industries to reduce their carbon footprint. For the trucking industry, this means facing increasingly stringent emissions regulations. As these laws tighten, it’s essential for trucking companies to adapt and prepare for the […]
Sustainability is becoming an expectation within supply chains. Research from IBM found that 57% of consumers are willing to change their buying habits to try to reduce the impact on the environment. Transportation and logistics companies need to shift their focus to include sustainability as a supply chain goal as the industry as a whole […]
Best Ways to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Freight Shipping | red Arrow Logistics
The reliance on fossil fuels to power trucks, trains, vessels, and aircraft in the transportation issue has a decided impact on emissions. The International Energy Agency estimates that transportation was responsible for 8.26 gigatons, or 26% of CO2 emissions worldwide in 2018. In the U.S., passenger and freight transportation contributed 28% of the total greenhouse […]
Removing Plastics from the Supply Chain | Red Arrow Logistics
In the face of a burgeoning consumer movement against plastic packaging, retailers and manufacturers are ramping up sustainability efforts and seeking to cut back on plastic. This is very difficult when plastics are involved in not only packaging but also production, shipping, and just about every stage of the supply chain: but concerns about climate […]