A major new logistics ’ study published today ( October 18 ) highlights the urgent need for the sector to collaborate to develop and scale sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels .

The World Benchmarking Alliance ’ s ( WBA ) Transport Benchmark provides analysis of 90 companies , including 25 airlines , nine rail companies , six road companies , 17 shipping companies , and 33 multimodal companies .

Transport has the highest reliance on fossil fuels of all sectors , with more than 90 % of transport energy coming from crude oil-derived products .

Despite this , the report finds just 7 % of companies assessed have committed to phasing out use of fossil fuels . Across all companies , 85 % have fleets that are incompatible with a lowcarbon future , and the majority fail to disclose any plans for changing this .

The report says that , among the solutions that transport operators need to adopt are alternative fuels , including ammonia , hydrogen , and sustainable aviation fuel .

� RFID TECH

Lindsey Mazza , Global Retail Lead , Capgemini Invent , tells Supply Chain Digital that decades-old RFID technology has emerged as a powerful driver of omnichannel retail offerings .

� SUPPLIER RELATIONS MANAGEMENT

A recent study shows that market disruption and uncertainty means supplier relationship management has never been more integral to innovative , resilient supply chains .

� SUPPLY CHAIN ACTIVITY

A study from Tradeshift , a key provider of data around digital trade , shows that activity across retail , manufacturing and transport & logistics dropped sharply in Q3 , with rising global costs being blamed .

� SUSTAINABLE FUELS A major new logistics study highlights the urgent need for the sector to collaborate to develop and scale sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels ( see lead story , left ).

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