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Future of Energy
Why electric vehicles are the first stage in a global paradigm shift
Electric vehicles are considered a key technology in cleaning up the transport sector. They do, however, come with problems of their own.
International Trade and Investment
What Roman roads tell us about growth today
Development during the Roman period can tell us a lot about our world today, according to new research.
Supply Chain and Transport
The world needs to build 2 billion new homes over the next 80 years
Population increase, but also demographic shifts to smaller households, mean demand for housing is on the rise.
Environment and Natural Resource Security
Diesel cars will be banned in Rome by 2024
The mayor of Rome has announced a ban on diesel cars in the city centre by 2024.
Supply Chain and Transport
This tanker is the first to sail across the melted Arctic in winter
A ship named after Russian explorer Eduard Toll is the first to tackle the treacherous Northern Sea Route without the help of an icebreaker.
Future of Mobility
Delivering packages with drones may benefit the environment
Reducing the need for trucking by delivering some packages with electric drones could save fuel, and potentially carbon emissions.
Supply Chain and Transport
A glimpse into the future of digital transformation in production
In this week’s episode of “A Glimpse into the Future": how new technologies will affect global supply chains.
International Trade and Investment
How to fix trade, according to 10 global CEOs
The quickest way to boost the world economy is to open borders and expand trade. It’s time for policy-makers to act, say business leaders from Volkswagen to UPS
Human Rights
Why business is the best partner in the fight against modern slavery
It is hard to deny the moral imperative for businesses to take the lead, but fighting slavery also offers attractive economic returns.
Supply Chain and Transport
The digital supply chain revolution: A mountain worth climbing?
A look at the challenges facing companies as they attempt to embrace digital supply chains.
Supply Chain and Transport
Who will pay for the 5G that will power self-driving cars?
The key challenge to scaling up 5G infrastructure is that it will be expensive to deploy and require fresh thinking on financing, business models, and regulation.
Aviation, Travel and Tourism
These are the 20 safest airlines in the world
AirlineRatings.com has released its annual list of the safest airlines in the world.
Supply Chain and Transport
Why the future of shipping is looking green and autonomous
The shipping industry is steadily becoming more eco-concious and more autonomous.
Supply Chain and Transport
Watch the world's ships sailing the ocean in real time
This website tracks the world’s ships in real-time, providing a unique picture of what is happening at sea.
Supply Chain and Transport
This map shows every country's biggest import
Fuel and cars are the most imported products across the globe.