California Air Resources Board approves final rule requiring zero-emission forklifts Most fleets will have to phase in new trucks over 10 years; CARB says exemptions, deadline extensions will mitigate implementation challenges July 2, 2024 Toby Gooley No Comments Most fleets will have to phase in new trucks over 10 years; CARB says exemptions, deadline extensions will mitigate implementation challengesRead More
Clean diesel group says advanced ICE engines are already slashing emissions While battery tech develops, diesel engines built since 2010 are 60 times cleaner than 1990s versions, ETF says. June 28, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments While battery tech develops, diesel engines built since 2010 are 60 times cleaner than 1990s versions, ETF says.Read More
FTR forecasts “modestly tougher” environment for shippers by Q1 2025 The days of favorable market conditions for shippers are numbered, as truck market will begin to tighten, firm says. April 22, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments The days of favorable market conditions for shippers are numbered, as truck market will begin to tighten, firm says.Read More
Shippers must align sustainability with profitability, Redwood Logistics says California emissions regulations will soon affect shippers, manufacturers, fleet owners, and brokers, 4PL warns. March 22, 2024 Supply Chain Xchange Staff No Comments California emissions regulations will soon affect shippers, manufacturers, fleet owners, and brokers, 4PL warns.Read More
Maersk invests in fuel cell maker to decarbonize its ships Container giant has ordered one of Blue World’s methanol fuel cells in pilot program converting methanol to electricity on an ocean vessel December 11, 2023 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Container giant has ordered one of Blue World’s methanol fuel cells in pilot program converting methanol to electricity on an ocean vesselRead More
CSCMP EDGE 2023 Fueling up on RNG Industry panel explains the benefits of renewable natural gas as a potential source of energy for decarbonizing supply chains. October 2, 2023 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Industry panel explains the benefits of renewable natural gas as a potential source of energy for decarbonizing supply chains.Read More
CPKC and CSX plan to cut greenhouse emissions with hydrogen locomotives Partners form joint venture less than a week after rail industry groups sued California for requiring zero-emissions freight trains. June 22, 2023 Ben Ames No Comments Partners form joint venture less than a week after rail industry groups sued California for requiring zero-emissions freight trains.Read More
Trucking industry lobbies for leverage in transition to zero emissions Industry groups form Clean Freight Coalition to promote interests of carriers, manufacturers, and dealers. March 23, 2023 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments Industry groups form Clean Freight Coalition to promote interests of carriers, manufacturers, and dealers.Read More
The high cost of fuel Diesel has become a greater component of freight cost and carrier profits across all modes. September 15, 2022 Tom Nightingale No Comments Diesel has become a greater component of freight cost and carrier profits across all modes. Read More
Proposed legislation aims to help truckers go green STEER Act would establish a voucher program to help truckers purchase and install fuel-efficient technologies on Class 8 trucks. August 18, 2021 Supply Chain Quarterly Staff No Comments STEER Act would establish a voucher program to help truckers purchase and install fuel-efficient technologies on Class 8 trucks.Read More