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ADVERTISEMENTRussia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to underscore the importance of energy security. Renewables play a key role in strengthening that security and diversifying energy sources. The share of renewables has been rising across Europe, but it is doubtful that several countries, particularly the largest economies, will meet the EU’s 2030 targets.Upping the amount of renewables used to heat and cool buildings is especially important, as these uses account for nearly half of the EU’s total energy consumption according to Eurostat.So how much of Europe’s heating and cooling energy comes from renewables? And which countries are leading the way?In 2023, the share…
Trimble News & Resources Page 1 of 3 pages. 6 Game-Changing Reasons to Upgrade Your TMS to a SaaS Platform February 5, 2025 Upgrade your Transportation Management System (TMS) with a SaaS platform to enhance scalability, security, and cost efficiency—eliminating hardware costs, streamlining IT management, and ensuring seamless freight operations in today’s fast-paced supply chain. Trimble Transporeon Visibility: Real-Time Freight Tracking with Seamless TMS Integration February 3, 2025 Trimble’s Transporeon Visibility provides real-time freight tracking, AI-powered ETA predictions, and seamless integration with TMS systems, offering carriers, shippers, and brokers a reliable solution to optimize supply chain efficiency, reduce delays, and…
These are the key events on day 1,134 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.These are the key events from Wednesday, April 2: Fighting One person was killed and two others injured in a Russian overnight attack on southeast Ukraine’s Zaporizhia region, Regional Governor Ivan Fedorov said. A Russian ballistic missile strike on Ukraine’s Kryvyi Rih killed at least four people and injured 14 others, including two children, Ukrainian authorities said. An infant, a seven-year-old boy and six others were also injured in a drone attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, said Oleh Syniehubov, the region’s governor. Kharkiv’s Mayor Ihor Terekhov said 15…
“To fight and conquer in all our battles is not supreme excellence; supreme excellence consists in breaking the enemy’s resistance without fighting.” This classic dictum from Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu’s book The Art of War underscores the importance of strategic thinking and maneuvering — rather than using brute force — in achieving victory. In counterinsurgency efforts, this strategy appears to be an essential guiding principle and a far more effective approach than the use of brute force in quelling unrest in a population. Heavy-handed approach further amplifies public resentment and prepares a breeding ground for insurgent outfits. When a…
SMC3 News & Resources Page 1 of 13 pages. 2025 Rate Outlook: Navigating the unpredictable December 12, 2024 The webinar provides insights from freight industry experts on the U.S. freight economy, rate and capacity forecasts across major transport modes, and strategies to help shippers budget effectively amidst ongoing market volatility. 33rd Annual Study of Logistics and Transportation Trends: Puzzling path forward September 1, 2024 Logistics professionals navigating their path forward face challenging market conditions, an evolving regulatory environment, a rapidly changing technology landscape, and an increasingly competitive labor market. Our research team puts context around this year’s findings and offers…
Leak in pipeline belonging to state-run Petronas sends fire spreading to villages during Eid public holiday.A leaking gas pipeline has sparked a huge fire on the outskirts of Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur, injuring more than 100 people. The inferno, visible for kilometres around, erupted following an explosion and fireball at 8:10am (00:10GMT) on Tuesday in the suburb of Putra Heights, central Selangor state. Caused by a leak on a gas pipeline belonging to state-run energy firm Petronas, the blaze quickly threatened nearby villages during a public holiday for the Muslim Eid celebration, Selangor’s chief minister said, according to state news…
Coupa News & Resources Page 1 of 4 pages. Transforming Procurement and Supply Chain Management with Artificial Intelligence November 1, 2024 How Organizations Will Use AI to Enhance Efficiency, Reduce Risk, and Improve Supplier Relationships. This report examines the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on procurement and supply chain functions. It highlights how AI is poised to revolutionize these sectors through enhanced decision-making, efficiency improvements, and strategic supplier relationship management. How to Build a High-Performing Supply Chain Network Design Team November 1, 2024 Using technology for supply chain network design only succeeds with a well-balanced, diverse and capable team…
ADVERTISEMENTAmazon, Google and Meta are just some of the heavyweights to call for more nuclear power production. On the sidelines of a recent conference, the tech giants signed a pledge to support the tripling of global nuclear power by 2050. The declaration follows a similar announcement made by major banks last September — as well as by politicians at COP28.A total of 31 countries have now signed the pledge to triple nuclear energy capacity by 2050, along with 140 nuclear industry companies. According to the World Nuclear Association (WNA), around 9% of the world’s electricity now comes from nuclear energy,…
Protect global industry and supply chains. That was the message from Chinese President Xi Jinping when he spoke to a gathering of multinational CEOs on Friday. Xi, who has a great dislike for turmoil, given the traumas he and his family endured during the Cultural Revolution, is seen as having deep concerns about the impacts of US tariffs on the Chinese economy, which has suffered a serious slowdown since the lockdowns of the Covid-19 epidemic. China’s leaders are battling to dispel fears that the broad array of tariffs being imposed by US President Donald Trump will spur a renewed trade…
Vietnam has made a range of significant bilateral trade concessions in a bid to avoid major tariffs being imposed by the Trump Administration next week. Hanoi has said it will cut tariffs on LNG (liquified natural gas) and cars from the US, and will allow services by Elon Musk’s Starlink. It is also boosting imports from America in a scramble to avoid US tariffs because of its large trade surplus with Washington – over $123 billion in 2024. Firms from Vietnam signed a series of energy deals and mineral agreements with American companies worth more than $4 billion during…