by Alex Pappas | Nov 18, 2011 | Week in Global Logistics
Port of Long Beach Equipped with Shore Power – This week, shipping executives and Port of Long Beach officials dedicated the Port’s newest shore power installation. Shore power is part of the Port of Long Beach’s Green Port Policy and Clean Air Action Plan. Ships need...
by Alex Pappas | Oct 14, 2011 | Week in Global Logistics
Study Says US Trade will Grow 62.3% by 2025 – According to HSBC Bank’s study, U.S. trade volume is projected to rise 62.3% over the next 15 years. At the same time, it forecasts that the U.S. share of global trade will be surpassed by China within the same time frame....
by Alex Pappas | Oct 7, 2011 | Green, Week in Global Logistics
Biofuel Research Can Lead to a Greener Supply Chain – The United States Department of Agriculture has budgeted $136 million for biofuel research. A University of Washington team received $40 million from the plan to research energy crops, which can ultimately lead to...
by Alex Pappas | Sep 16, 2011 | Green, Week in Global Logistics
Recycled Packaging In Your Supply Chain – Companies are looking at recycled packaging to help reduce their carbon footprint. Recycled paperboard, for example, is used by companies in a variety of industries because of its low cost, versatility, high quality,...
by Alex Pappas | Sep 2, 2011 | Green, Week in Global Logistics
Gibson Guitar Faces Lacey Act Scrutiny – Offices of the legendary guitar manufacturer were raided by federal agents as part of an investigation of wood used in their products. Detailed information is collected from imported wood and plant products under the...