Make Your Supply Chain 20 Times Greener

Out of the total greenhouse gas emissions, road transport makes up 75%.

Freight movement accounts for 16% of all corporate greenhouse emissions, with heavy-duty trucks as the fastest-growing contributor to emissions.

Global freight transport emissions are projected to surpass those from passenger vehicles by 2050.

Route efficiency – Be proactive when planning lanes. See which options take fewer miles and fewer moving parts logistically, so you can get what you need moving while being eco-friendly. The less a shipment needs to travel, the less it needs to move between different trucks, which means less fuel consumption.

Safe driving – Many truckers and carriers nowadays are taking initiatives to drive more intelligently, so they limit the number of carbon emissions they release. Mindful driving habits, like never exceeding the speed limit or idling, frequently reduce fuel usage. Using less fuel helps the environment and keeps costs down for carriers and shippers alike. Sustainable freight practices for the trucking industry are the future.

Technology – It’s easier than ever to measure energy usage with the help of a robust transportation management system (TMS). You can plan for better route efficiency, save time and reduce carbon emissions.

Use less packaging—We want to ensure your freight arrives at its final destination in one piece, but all shippers tend to overpack cargo. Pack smarter by using the best type of materials for your shipment. Alternatively, seek biodegradable, eco-friendly materials since some typical packing materials may not be recyclable.

Sustainable packaging—Speaking of eco-friendly packing materials, consider sustainable outer packaging materials. It’s better for the earth, and your bottom line since packaging costs are lowered by 90% when reusables are utilized. Efficiency also increases because these materials are made to be lightweight and easy to use. They will be a perfect fit for fast-paced processing systems.

Smaller packaging—By smaller, we mean properly-measured packaging. When shippers pack, they tend to use boxes or crates 40% larger than they need to be. Eliminate wasted space, increase efficiency, and avoid wasting materials by packaging properly.

Proper waste management—There’s a lot of cardboard waste in warehouse management. Instead of having only a large, front-load dumpster, take on recycling bins to properly dispose of recyclables.

Ship TL when you can – Truckload shipping has many green advantages, such as consolidating your shipment and securing a truck dedicated to only your shipment. This means fewer stops between your shipment’s point A to point B. It’s a cost-effective measure, and minimizing freight space will also cut down on your shipment’s emissions.

Schedule your pickups – It’s common for shippers to miss pick-up appointments. That means another truck must come around and use twice the fuel needed to pick up your shipment.

Avoid air freight – Of all the modes of freight transportation, air freight has the most carbon emissions output, up to fifty times higher than ocean transport. If you’re going green, stay on the ground if you can.