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The multi-billion-dollar paper jam: Unlocking trade by digitalizing documentation

McKinsey Sustainabilty

Trade documentation is a paper-intensive and resource-consuming process. An electronic bill of lading could save $6.5 billion in direct costs and enable $40 billion in global trade.

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Alibaba Businesses Share Green Initiatives at COP28

3BL Media

Cainiao’s AI-powered logistics tool cuts packing materials by 15% Delivery service Ele.me Cainiao’s adoption of electronic manifests, which list all the items in a shipment in a digital format, has saved over 400 billion paper manifests over the last three years, according to Niu. has delivered over 1.7 And so, Ele.me

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Standard Chartered, DHL to Co-invest in Sustainable Aviation Fuel

ESG Today

Logistics giant DHL Express announced today a new strategic partnership with UK-based international bank Standard Chartered to co-invest in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) through DHL’s GoGreen Plus service, enabling Standard Chartered to balance its upstream logistics emissions with carbon credits.

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Vestas: Powering Quality in the Supply Chain

3BL Media

Manufacturers must source raw materials, manage global logistics operations, and mitigate the risks of supplier dependency while still keeping pace with demand. Before a supplier confirms or sends an order, it has to complete predefined quality tests and document them on the network.

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Cracking the Code on Supply Chain Sustainability: How AI and Data Are Creating More Responsible Operations

3BL Media

Automation and AI can enable CSCOs and their organizations to collect data, identify risk, validate documentation, and provide audit trails, even in high inflationary periods, while also managing their carbon, waste, energy, water consumption, and material utility.

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FedEx Ground Names Entrepreneurs of the Year

3BL Media

owner Eric Hutchcraft), Mercury Logistics, Inc. owner Laura Brown), Fulsom Logistics, Inc. Mercury Logistics, Inc. A service provider for the past four years, Mercury Logistics operates 24 tractors to high standards for safety and service. Fulsom Logistics, Inc. (owner Diana Rodriguez), JSJ Trucking, Inc.

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FedEx Office Pilots Ford E-Transit Vans for FedEx SameDay® City Service

3BL Media

As e-commerce volumes continue to rise, Roxo could help transform the future of shipping and logistics by making widespread same-day, last-mile delivery a reality while providing a safer, more sustainable solution with reduced street traffic and emissions.

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