Green Logistics Articles

Alternative Fuels in Logistics: Truckers chafe at alternative fuel mandates
Alternative fuels may someday go mainstream, but truckers want to make the shift on their terms, not the government's.
Building a New DC: An inside look at Jackson Family Wines' new eco-friendly DC
It's already acclaimed for its sustainable farming and water conservation practices. But Jackson Family Wines took its eco-initiatives to a whole new level last year when it built a sprawling, earth-friendly DC.
newsworthy: FedEx pledges $500,000 to fight Mexican road congestion, pollution
Carrier to collaborate with EMBARQ to promote sustainable transport projects in select Mexican cities.
big picture: Going green one DC at a time
As the public policy debate over global warming continues, sustainability initiatives in business seem alive and well. There are good reasons for that.
outbound: EPA's carbon decision a clear case of backdoor regulation
By declaring carbon dioxide to be an air pollutant under the Clean Air Act, the EPA has granted itself the authority to embark on a sweeping regulatory initiative—whether Congress approves of the idea or not.
newsworthy: Former DOT head: "Cap and trade" dead following Brown's Senate election
Measure was almost dead before election, says James Burnley. "Now we can remove the 'almost.'"
inbound: Cold-ironing to have electrifying effect on California port
APL's switch to electrified berths at Port of Oakland expected to cut vessel emissions by 50,000 pounds a year.
basic training: In boom times or bust, "green" is smart business
It's not easy being green during a slowdown, but that's likely what it'll take to stay in the game.
inbound: The next big thing in RFID: green tags?
Dutch company launches project to develop tags that are both smart and green.
The DC Velocity Q & A: Resizing HP's carbon footprint
Hewlett-Packard is on a very public mission to reduce the carbon footprint of its $50 billion supply chain. It's Judy Glazer's job to keep that effort on track.

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