Chemicals & Energy

The Potential Impact of a Carbon Levy on Shipping Costs

November 20, 2020

James Morgan and James Campbell, SCB Contributors

It's been a year of big changes for the maritime and shipping industries.

EU Starts $940 Billion Offshore Wind Push to Meet Green Goal

November 20, 2020

Bloomberg

The European Union wants a massive increase in offshore wind to help clean up the electricity industry and aid the recovery after the pandemic.

Dining-Out Drought Means Less Food Grease for Biofuel

November 16, 2020

Bloomberg

As oil refiners face an uncertain future for fossil fuels, many are investing millions to convert refineries into renewable diesel plants — and racing to secure the materials needed to feed the plants.

What’s Ahead Under President Joe Biden, Industry by Industry

November 8, 2020

Bloomberg

Here’s a breakdown of how a Biden presidency may affect some two dozen U.S. industries and what might rise to the top of his agenda as he takes over from Donald Trump in January.

Top 5 Five Challenges for Importers in Ensuring Compliance

Top Five Challenges for Importers in Ensuring Compliance

November 6, 2020

QAD Precision

A growing number of companies are finding untapped savings in trade-compliance strategy.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Vs. Salesforce

November 4, 2020

Alithya

How do you choose the right customer relationship management software for your business?

What Is Modern Supply-Chain Management? Turn Data Insights Into Actions

November 4, 2020

Alithya

Here's what “digital transformation” really looks like in a supply chain.

The Future of Energy Is About Technology, Not Fossil Fuels

November 4, 2020

Bloomberg

Oil forecasters have had the same long-term challenge for decades: figuring out how much of the world’s liquid hydrocarbons will be in demand years into the future, and where, and in what mix of products and uses.

EV Makers’ Course Hinges on U.S. Election

November 3, 2020

Bloomberg

Both of the major-party presidential candidates have said they support electric vehicles, but a Biden win could bring changes to significantly speed up the adoption of cars and trucks built by the likes of Tesla Inc. and Nikola Corp.

‘Hydrogen Wars’ Pit Europe v. China for $700 Billion Business

November 1, 2020

Bloomberg

Governments, energy giants, automobile companies and lobbying groups say hydrogen use is pivotal for cutting greenhouse gas emissions quickly enough to prevent the worst effects of climate change.

Chemicals & Energy

The latest supply-chain news, analysis, trends and tools for executives in the chemicals and energy industries. Learn how chemical and energy companies and their suppliers around the world are managing the flow of products across all channels of the enterprise. Experts sound off on forecasting and demand planning, supply-chain visibility, logistics outsourcing, inventory optimization, transportation management, warehouse management, supply-chain security, corporate social responsibility and more.