Lean Transportation – Fact or Fiction?

whitePaper | August 22, 2022

Cyberattacks are conducted via cyberspace and target an enterprise’s use of cyberspace for the purpose of disrupting, disabling, destroying, or maliciously controlling a computing environment or infrastructure; or destroying the integrity of the data or stealing controlled information.1 Recent cyberattacks such as those executed against SolarWinds and its customers.

whitePaper | December 22, 2022

The battery-electric truck market is at an early stage, with fewer than 60,000 units in circulation worldwide, including approximately 20,000 units sold in 2021. Ninety percent of these were sold in China, and most were on the lighter side of the category, between 3.5 and 8 tons. However, significant growth in the market is expected in the coming years as more governments and truck manufacturers set combustion engine truck sales phase-out targets, more models become available, and production capacity is increased. A robust charging infrastructure ecosystem, along with sufficient grid capacity, must be deployed early enough not to impede the growth of the electric vehicle fleet.

whitePaper | November 7, 2022

Transportation is at the centre of major supply chain crises. Transportation has recently been affected by factors such as a lack of truck drivers, lack of container capacity and associated price hikes, disruptions caused by incidents in the Suez canal, ports closed due to public health measures, and borders closing as a consequence of (trade) wars and Brexit.

whitePaper | September 15, 2022

Ships require a constant energy supply for propulsion and other onboard systems. Fuel requirements and consumption are essential parameters to factor in at the design phase. Adopting alternative fuels will raise important considerations as to the operating profile and architecture of the ship and the need to train crews in their safe storage and use, for instance.

whitePaper | October 14, 2022

Freight Rail provides rail network infrastructure and operates rail services over major rail corridors to transport commodities for export, regional and domestic markets. It operates world-class heavy haul coal and iron ore export lines and has extended this capability on the iron ore line to export manganese. The division also transports a broad range of general freight commodities including mining, agricultural, manufactured goods, bulk liquids, containerised freight and automotive

whitePaper | December 31, 2019

How can companies reward their suppliers’ commitment to sustainability? With Sustainable Supply Chain Finance (SSCF) companies can give preferential conditions to those of their suppliers who meet social and environmental standards. This ensures the stability of their supply chain and also improves their own environmental and social performance. They also receive an attractive return on excess liquidity. Supply chain finance platforms make it easier than ever to implement SSCF in practice.