The burgeoning U.S. offshore wind farm business will be the greatest opportunity for our maritime industry since WWII. Over the next 10 years the offshore wind farm business is projected to install approximately 1,300 towers in 18 fields, generating more than 17 GW of power. By 2035, the U.S. is expected to have 35 GW […]
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Carbon credits are generated from project that pull greenhouse gasses out of the atmosphere or keep them out altogether. If carbon credits in the USA sold at the EU’s proposed $75.00 each, then logistic supply chains whose projects verify that they have reduced, avoided, or destroyed one metric tonne of GHGs have in their hands a
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In a changing world, the predominance of long-haul trucking is evolving. More and more companies are moving to regional and short haul trucking models. Along with rising tolls, increasing gridlock, changes to drivers’ hours of service, and expanding enforcement of interstate weight regulations, the development of electric as well as “driverless” trucks will impact the
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This article was reposted from Pontotoc Progress (djournal.com) Written by: Sen. Roger Wicker , Sen. Maria Cantwell , Rep. Peter DeFazio , and Rep. Sam Graves 1416 One hundred years ago today, President Woodrow Wilson enacted a law that would become known as the Jones Act. Its purpose was to help the U.S. shipping industry
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This article has been reposted from Water Encyclopedia Historically, societies have always located near water, due partly to the fact that water enables more efficient travel compared to going over land. Waterways are critically important to the transportation of people and goods throughout the world. The complex network of connections between coastal ports, inland ports,
This article/image has been reposted from Freight Waves Good day, A study published by the World Economic Forum (WEF) found that the growth in last-mile deliveries over the next decade will lead to slower transits and higher emissions in major cities across the world. The report forecasts a 36% rise in the number of delivery
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Written by Pat Roche Although the history of marine transportation in the United States is extensive, 3 key figures laid the foundation for moving goods across our coasts, rivers, and lakes. Benjamin Wright (1770-1842) Considered by many to be the Father of Civil Engineering in America The Erie Canal, The Blackstone Canal and the C&O Canal
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From fields to factories, companies are making considerable strides incorporating sustainable strategies across individual stages in their supply chain. But a key part of the supply chain that often gets overlooked is how goods are getting from point A to point B. It might seem obvious to focus on warehouses or office spaces, but because freight acts
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