TAKEAWAYS
“Carrier selection must be systematic, safety- focused, and well-documented with a process that stands up to the scrutiny of litigation and underwriting alike.” JANELLE GRIFFITH, Managing Director, Global Logistics Practice Leader, Marsh Risk OVERHEARD
TESTING A LITHIUMION REPLACEMENT Materials handling
company Jungheinrich deployed sodium-ion batteries in real-world customer applications to test the performance and reliability of the new technology—a potential alternative to lithium-ion batteries. After building
and testing the first prototypes in forklift trucks, the company is now validating its performance under a range of operating conditions at customer sites. Greater availability of raw materials, lower costs, and a better environmental footprint make the technology promising. Sodium is widely available as a raw material worldwide and is not subject to geopolitical constraints. It also oers resource-ecient production and recyclability.
Shippers should pay attention to carriers’ safety practices, documented compliance, and financial stability in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II, LLC, which ruled that freight brokers can be held liable for state-law negligence claims arising from motor-vehicle accidents.
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SUSTAINABILITY PROMISE At Alliance Shippers Inc., we continuously work towards arranging cleaner and more energy-efficient transportation services and solutions. Our 14th Green Supply Chain Partner award underscores our steadfast commitment to a greener environment.
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