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Gemini Shippers unlocks path to net zero with Greenabl partnership

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A strategic partnership between associations will enable member companies to connect their supply chain operations and decarbonization efforts

February 14, 2023 – New York, NY – Gemini Shippers Association, the transportation industry’s leading cooperative procurement group, announced a partnership with Greenabl today to enable shippers to incorporate their transportation activities — the largest sector of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the U.S. — into broader ESG and sustainability efforts.

The partnership will allow member companies of Gemini Shippers Association to seamlessly integrate their shipment data with the Greenabl platform to accurately measure their carbon output and identify opportunities to mitigate and offset GHG emissions. Greenabl will benefit from the long-standing relationships that Gemini Shippers has fostered with shippers, carriers, ports, and regulators as it pursues its goal to bring all stakeholders involved in supply chain decarbonization to the table.

“The way companies buy and consume transportation services is changing for good,” explained Nicole Uchrin, managing director of Gemini Shippers Association. “A viable path to supply chain decarbonization is critical to the long-term success of any company. This partnership with Greenabl will provide our members with a clear roadmap to measure, mitigate and offset supply chain emissions while ensuring compliance with the ever-changing regulatory environment.”

George Goldman, executive chairman of Greenabl added: “To prevent the permanent warming of our planet, every facet of the transportation industry needs to take an active role in decarbonization, both within their own operations as well as across partner and customer relationships. That’s why I’m excited to partner with the Gemini team – their relationships with their members, carriers, and other stakeholders will help Greenabl scale rapidly and make significant progress on industry’s journey to net zero.”

The association duo wants to help companies break down decades-old paradigms which have previously prevented stakeholders from engaging with each other on projects for the collective good. Working together, Gemini Shippers and Greenabl are making supply chain cooperation and collaboration easier than ever before.

About Gemini Shippers Association
Gemini Shippers Association is changing the way companies procure transportation. As a not-for-profit organization, Gemini has become a leading logistics player by serving its members for nearly 100 years. The association provides companies of all sizes access to competitive global ocean freight contracts, long-term rates, and space allocation with a wide variety of top tier ocean carriers by utilizing collective bargaining power and complete cost transparency. Learn more at geminishippers.com.

About Greenabl
Greenabl is a new community for like-minded companies to immediately address carbon emissions in the supply chain. We are the logistics industry’s first sustainable shippers association and cooperative procurement group committed to supply chain decarbonization. Using best-in-class technology and a proven measurement framework, Greenabl helps shippers address the impact of CO2 in their supply chain while providing a center of excellence to advance their decarbonization efforts. Learn more and sign up today at greenabl.co.

Urgent News Regarding Gemini Shippers Group Annual Members Meeting

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Urgent News Regarding Gemini Shippers Group Annual Members Meeting

Good Morning Members,

Due to growing concerns about COVID-19 and out of an abundance of caution,we have made the difficult decision to cancel the upcoming Gemini Shippers Group annual member meeting on June 16th in New York.
This was a not an easy decision to make but it is most important to prioritize the health and safety of our members, team and guest speakers. Please ensure you cancel any hotel and travel arrangements made .

But, just because we cannot meet in person, does not mean we can’t share some of the great information we had planned for June.  We will replace our meeting with a series of virtual webinars covering many of the topics we had planned. We are working with our great list of speakers now to arrange dates and we will we will have more details over the next several weeks on how to sign up for the events.

Great supply chains need to be nimble and adaptive, and our association is ready to rise to the occasion. We will have a great series of events for you to participate in.  In the mean time we will continue to post all of our COVID-19 updates on the member site.  Our team is here to help in any way we can during this difficult time, if you think we might be able to help in any way, we are just an email or phone call away.

 

Coronavirus Incites Barrage of Social Engineering Campaigns

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Members,
Please note the update we have received  on IT security and targeting shippers and transport companies by phishing attacks related to the coronavirus. Please remain diligent and be aware of these campaigns.
Coronavirus Incites Barrage of Social Engineering Campaigns

Over the past several weeks, various threat actors have taken advantage of the global concern and interest in the recent coronavirus, known as 2019-nCoV, to launch new social engineering campaigns. The NJCCIC previously reported on coronavirus-themed phishing emails attempting to deliver the Emotet trojan, and others have now surfaced. Proofpoint reported on a phishing campaign targeting industries that could be impacted by shipping disruptions as a result of the virus, including manufacturing, industrial, finance, transportation, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic companies. These emails attempt to convince the recipient to open a Word document attachment regarding the impacts on shipping. The threat actors attempt to exploit a nearly three-year old Microsoft Office vulnerability (CVE-2017-11882) and, once the attachment is opened and macros are enabled, the AZORult information-stealing trojan is installed. In addition, Sophos reported that the World Health Organization (WHO) is being impersonated to spread malware via a phishing campaign that includes the WHO logo and branding and provides the recipient with a link to safety measures regarding the spread of 2019-nCoV. The link leads to a compromised website that looks identical to the WHO homepage; however, a popup requests the visitor to verify their email and password. The URL for this site is not the legitimate WHO homepage and is a noticeable red flag. The NJCCIC highly encourages users to remain vigilant and exercise extreme caution with emails that reference 2019-nCoV, refraining from clicking links or opening attachments. Phishing attempts can be reported to the NJCCIC via the Cyber Incident Form. The WHO and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provide up-to-date information regarding the 2019-nCoV outbreak.

 

National Maritime Day

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Each year on May 22 our country celebrates National Maritime Day.

The United States has always been and will always be a great maritime nation. From our origins as 13 British colonies, through every period of peace and conflict since, the Merchant Marine has been a pillar in this country’s foundation of prosperity and security. They power the world’s largest economy and strengthen our ties with trading partners around the world, all while supporting our military forces by shipping troops and supplies wherever they need to go.

Holiday Schedule

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Dear Member,

The Gemini offices will close at noon on Friday December 23rd and be closed December 26th
reopening on Tuesday December 27th.

The Gemini offices will Close at noon on Friday December 30th and be closed January 2nd
reopening on Tuesday January 3rd.

Wishing You and Your Family a Healthy and Happy New Year!

Sara Mayes
President
Gemini Shippers Group/FASA