California Ports Boost Climate Resilience Against Rising Seas

California Ports Boost Climate Resilience Against Rising Seas

Four California ports jointly held a workshop on “Storm, Flood, and Sea Level Defense Strategies” to discuss tackling climate change challenges. The Port of Rotterdam shared its flood defense experience, emphasizing the importance of collaboration. California ports are actively developing response strategies and strengthening regional cooperation. By upgrading infrastructure, improving drainage systems, adopting innovative technologies, and developing emergency plans, ports can enhance their resilience to storms and floods, ensuring the smooth flow of global trade.

02/04/2026 Port Encyclopedia
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Supply Chains Adapt to Geopolitical Shifts and Digital Demands

Supply Chains Adapt to Geopolitical Shifts and Digital Demands

Global supply chains face multiple challenges, including geopolitical tensions, climate change, and labor shortages. This paper emphasizes the importance of supply chain visibility and explores strategies such as digital transformation, diversified sourcing, and risk management to build a more resilient supply chain ecosystem, moving away from a reactive 'rolling apocalypse' scenario. Key technologies include RFID, 2D barcodes, as well as data standardization and interoperability. These approaches enable proactive adaptation and mitigation of disruptions, ensuring business continuity in an increasingly volatile world.

11/03/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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Sustainable Zerocarbon Airports Gain Global Momentum

Sustainable Zerocarbon Airports Gain Global Momentum

This webinar focuses on airport sustainability, exploring how to address net-zero challenges and achieve environmental goals. The content covers sustainable design principles, infrastructure planning, climate resilience and adaptation design, and cutting-edge industry trends. Register now to explore with industry experts how to build sustainable aviation hubs for the future. Learn about innovative approaches to reduce carbon footprint, improve energy efficiency, and promote environmentally responsible practices within the airport ecosystem. Discover strategies for creating a greener and more resilient airport infrastructure.

12/30/2025 Logistics Industry Insights
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US Faces Climate Policy Risks After Potential Paris Exit

US Faces Climate Policy Risks After Potential Paris Exit

The potential US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement has sparked global concern. This agreement aims to control global temperature rise and requires international cooperation. Within the US, there is debate over the withdrawal, with dissenting voices from the business sector. A withdrawal could impact global climate governance, but addressing climate change still necessitates global collaboration. The agreement's future effectiveness hinges on continued commitment from other nations, regardless of US involvement. International cooperation remains crucial for achieving climate goals.

01/07/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Amazon Expands Climate Pledge Friendly Program for Sustainable Products

Amazon Expands Climate Pledge Friendly Program for Sustainable Products

Amazon's Climate Pledge Friendly program has been updated, adding four new certifications and expanding its accessibility to more sellers, helping them increase product visibility. Certifications for compact designs and pre-owned products now provide avenues for a wider range of distributors to participate. Embracing sustainability is becoming increasingly crucial for Amazon sellers to gain a competitive edge in the future. The program encourages sellers to adopt environmentally conscious practices and offers a way for consumers to easily identify and purchase sustainable products.

01/06/2026 Logistics
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Trump Administration Exits Paris Pact Stalling Global Climate Efforts

Trump Administration Exits Paris Pact Stalling Global Climate Efforts

The United States' re-withdrawal from the Paris Agreement has sparked concerns among businesses and environmentalists. Despite the challenges, the long-term need to reduce climate emissions remains, and industry stakeholders should continue to advance climate action. The future of logistics and supply chain sustainability remains to be seen. The withdrawal highlights the importance of continued commitment from other nations and businesses to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Further research and innovation are crucial for sustainable development in the face of global challenges.

01/08/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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US Shifts on Paris Climate Accord Amid Policy Challenges

US Shifts on Paris Climate Accord Amid Policy Challenges

The US's re-entry and subsequent exit from the Paris Agreement has drawn attention from the business and environmental communities. This analyzes the core content of the Paris Agreement, early calls from the business sector, the US's repeated actions and international standing, the Trump administration's reasons for withdrawal, the Biden administration's emission reduction targets and the reality gap, and expert opinions. It emphasizes that companies should strengthen their commitment to sustainable development and actively address climate change.

01/08/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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US Lettuce Shortage Tied to Climate Change Crop Diseases

US Lettuce Shortage Tied to Climate Change Crop Diseases

The US lettuce industry is facing significant challenges due to extreme weather and crop diseases, leading to lettuce shortages and price increases, impacting the food service industry. This article analyzes the causes of the crisis, explores potential solutions, and calls for societal attention to sustainable agriculture and food security. It advocates for building a more resilient agricultural production system to ensure stable and secure food supplies. The current situation highlights the vulnerability of our food systems and the urgent need for proactive measures to mitigate future disruptions.

01/16/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Climate Change Supply Chain Disruptions Cause Global Potato Shortage

Climate Change Supply Chain Disruptions Cause Global Potato Shortage

Lamb Weston faces rising production costs and supply chain challenges due to climate change-induced potato crop failures. This article analyzes the impact of climate change on the food industry and explores how businesses and consumers can respond. It highlights the importance of climate risk management, supply chain resilience, and sustainable development practices to mitigate the effects of climate change on food production and availability. Companies need to adapt to ensure continued access to resources and consumers need to be aware of the impact of their choices.

01/19/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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