Green Logistics Articles
New program lets warehouses prove their "green" cred
IWLA's Sustainable Logistics Initiative provides third-party verification of sustainable practices.
IWLA's Sustainable Logistics Initiative provides third-party verification of sustainable practices.
EPA extends SmartWay program to port drayage carriers
Financial and market incentives will encourage port truckers to switch to cleaner trucks within three years.
Financial and market incentives will encourage port truckers to switch to cleaner trucks within three years.
Built to last
Building a company that will prosper in the long term isn't just about cutting fuel consumption and saving energy, says Dale Rogers. It's also about ethics, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship.
Building a company that will prosper in the long term isn't just about cutting fuel consumption and saving energy, says Dale Rogers. It's also about ethics, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship.
Pallets made from hemp? Far out, man
Which pallets are the greenest? Australian company says its hemp pallets smoke the competition.
Which pallets are the greenest? Australian company says its hemp pallets smoke the competition.
Undaunted, Boone Pickens continues to stump for natural gas, wind energy
Oil tycoon says time is now to move forward with plan.
Oil tycoon says time is now to move forward with plan.
Propane: Not just for lift trucks anymore
While many in the logistics world still think of propane as a fuel for forklifts, that's only part of the story. It's also being used as a clean, cheap source of power for over-the-road trucks.
While many in the logistics world still think of propane as a fuel for forklifts, that's only part of the story. It's also being used as a clean, cheap source of power for over-the-road trucks.
GSA launches green supply chain initiative
After years of talking "green," the federal government jumps in the game.
After years of talking "green," the federal government jumps in the game.
Congress re-authorizes program to fund replacement, retrofit of aging diesel engines
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act to be extended for five more years.
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act to be extended for five more years.
How to set up a green transport program with your carriers: interview with Deverl Maserang
Internal sustainability programs will only get you so far, says Deverl Maserang of Chiquita Brands. But bring your carriers into the effort, and you stand to make noteworthy gains.
Internal sustainability programs will only get you so far, says Deverl Maserang of Chiquita Brands. But bring your carriers into the effort, and you stand to make noteworthy gains.
Greening of transportation called necessary, possible, and profitable
The global transportation industry could cut carbon footprint, costs just by using readily available technology, says green business specialist.
The global transportation industry could cut carbon footprint, costs just by using readily available technology, says green business specialist.
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