DRIVER SHORTAGE SPECIAL REPORT

whitePaper | October 15, 2022

Supply chain disruptions, unpredictable order volumes, the uptick in e-commerce orders and changing customer expectations are all creating new roadblocks and opportunities for global organizations. Limited freight capacity, persistent driver shortages and fluctuating fuel costs are only adding to the already lengthy list of challenges that fleet managers face on a daily basis.

whitePaper | June 21, 2022

The shipping industry as a whole accounts for 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Decarbonising the maritime industry in line with the Paris Agreement is essential to fighting climate change, and key to facilitating the decarbonisation of many other industries. This requires systemic industrywide change, the complexity of which cannot be understated. Many aspects of the transition to zero-carbon shipping are necessarily long-term endeavours, such as the development of green technology for a new generation of vessels. However, certain shortterm changes can be implemented to help accelerate this transition over the coming decade, until such technological solutions have matured.

whitePaper | May 18, 2022

in March 2021, the Minnesota Legislature introduced legislation that aims to establish a clean fuels standard. This legislation would entail a 20% reduction in the carbon emissions of the transportation sector within the state by 2035 when compared to a 2018 baseline. Minnesota’s freight transportation system plays a critical role in supporting the region’s economic competitiveness and quality of life (Metropolitan Council 2020). However, concerns over GHGs have led state government authorities to create a plan for electric freight vehicles to replace conventional diesel trucks

whitePaper | May 20, 2022

Developing solutions for sustainable shipping requires a holistic view. Main engines for future vessels will no longer be used solely for propulsion. Instead, they will be part of an integrated energy system which in turn will be connected to other vessels, ports and even the complete transportation or logistics chain. Sustainable shipping solutions will also depend on the supply of fuels with a minimal carbon footprint, while future engines will need to be capable of using those fuels reliably, efficiently and with low emissions.

whitePaper | August 30, 2022

As Public Transportation Authorities and Agencies continue to innovate and transform the o erings and services that they provide their users via multiple channels to keep pace with external pressures of alternative transportation methods like Uber & Lyft and autonomous vehicles, the same must go for their underlying technology systems. Transit Executives are looking to change business models and embrace new technologies to compete and improve and streamline the user experience. The Public Transportation sector must continue to secure and attain government funding to support the acquisition of innovative technology o erings, and, most importantly, continue to optimize, and streamline their current business operations to stay lean and e ective while innovating

whitePaper | June 1, 2022

The world is walking out of the shadow of the COVID-19 lockdown. However, the pandemic has long-lasting side effects on the automotive industry. In the past 18 months, the supply chain has seen several disruptions that worsened as new geopolitical events occurred. Rising material prices are hitting supplies, while logistics costs remain high, and the availability of major components such as semiconductors remains far below requirements. Moreover, the acceleration of electrification adds a layer of difficulty. Electric vehicles require many more semiconductors and rare earth materials, while the supply is still in shortage. Lately, China’s supply chain was hit with lockdowns, slowing down raw material processing and component deliveries that are critical to the automotive industry from a global perspective