On the Move – the Importance of Logistics to a Circular Economy for Metals, by Brady Thames

In the March 2023 issue of Resource Recycling, an article written by Brady Thames, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at TA Services was published. The article explains the importance of logistics to a circular economy for metals. Thames covers the steps where logistics is key – getting metal to the mill, moving within the mill, and transporting recycled metal from the mill.

Sustainability has gained exceptional traction from many businesses over the years. It’s an initiative with dedicated teams and resources – not to mention funding – behind it, propelled by the force of public and private initiatives. It’s reshaping the way companies do business and transforming nearly every industry. The logistics industry is no exception.

The U.S. recycles an astounding 150 million metric tons of scrap metal each year. There are few points of reference for such a large amount of weight, which is roughly equivalent to 20 million elephants or 185 Golden Gate Bridges.

Let’s shed some light on the scale of this operation. To get closer to the reality this figure represents, we must first understand the process of how any metal is recycled, to say nothing of 150 million metric tons.

This means taking a look at the work that happens behind the scenes. Like any process worth undertaking, going green takes a team, and vital members of this team are third-party logistics (3PL) providers, the people who make metal recycling possible by moving materials around mills and across the country. […]

For the full article, visit Resource-Recycling.com.