Powering Change: The Energy Shift in Global Supply Chains from the World’s Busiest Ports

Your smartphone and vehicle are the end result of a global journey involving thousands of parts sourced and assembled across continents, touched by countless hands before arriving in yours. This is the world of global supply chains—complex, interconnected, and impactful on both the planet and society.
Often utilizing the Just-In-Time strategy, these supply chains aim for efficiency but reveal vulnerabilities to disruptions, whether from the need for extensive power supply and infrastructure for electrification or from a regulatory landscape with misaligned benchmarks.
This discussion, inspired by “Chasing Zero: The Story of How the Busiest US Ports Cut Pollution, Reshaped Industries, and Influenced Geopolitics in the Ongoing Quest for Clean Air” by Kat Janowicz, highlights the challenges and trade-offs encountered in the over two-decade-long effort to decarbonize the global supply chains connected to the LA-Long Beach ports. Their collaboration with regulators, industry, and communities leading to substantial emission reductions have not only reshaped industries but also redefined global standards.
Dive into this intriguing mix of innovation and challenge, where every product tells a story of global collaboration and environmental responsibility. Join us to explore the fascinating logistics that power our everyday lives and the push for sustainability within them.