Tuesday, April 26, 2011

BASF partners with MIT's transportation and logistics center

Global chemical firm BASF is partnering with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Center for Transportation & Logistics to assist in development of new sustainability initiatives and related technologies.

"The MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics is one of the foremost sources of supply chain innovation," said Dr Robert Blackburn, senior vice-president and head of global supply chain of BASF in a statement.

"Joining the Supply Chain Exchange provides a great opportunity for BASF to continue our demonstrated track record of developing sustainable innovations throughout our supply chain, as well as better aligning our global supply chain with our corporate business strategy to the benefit of all our stakeholders," said Dr Robert Blackburn, senior vice-president and head of global supply chain of BASF in a statement.

 

 

More Newswire stories

Zero freight emissions aggressive goal in Southern Cal

Port of Long Beach awards $5 mil towards public health

HDR lands Arizona D.O.T. freight study on California, Mexico freight impacts

INTTRA forms electronic payments advisory board for ocean shipping

Automatic alert when your kids use Facebook

 


Click to browse past stories on these topics:

Logistics

Ports & Infrastructure

Economic Outlook

Environmental Impact

Technology