Freight’s absolute CO2 emissions will be 22% higher than 2015 by 2050 under current policies and its share of all transport emissions will continue to grow, albeit slowly. By contrast, absolute freight emissions could be 72% less than 2015 with policies to boost freight consolidation, enhance collaboration in supply chains, advance standardisation, and promote low-carbon technologies across the sector. - ITF Transport Outlook, Executive Summary 2021
9 Effective Ways Technology Contributes to Sustainable Logistics
Minimizes fuel usage in times of urgency
Ensures fewer miles are driven for the maximum number of orders per truck.
Adjusts to delivery prioritization shifts
Smart delivery prioritization enables businesses to mitigate any risks, and quickly adapt to fluctuations in the supply chain.
Provides consistent real-time visibility
Tracking ability helps businesses generate optimal routes to balance fuel efficiency and delivery priority.
Reduces empty miles
Supports businesses in scheduling deliveries with backhaul freights, reducing fuel wastage through empty miles driven.
Cuts down fleet idling
Helps fleet businesses to avoid long waits at warehouse gates, traffic, and customer location, minimizing fuel emissions and detention fees.
Eliminates paper usage
Facilitates businesses to keep track of supply chain operations through electronic proof, thereby speeding up the logistics processes.
Helps to measure carbon footprint
Assists businesses to determine the carbon footprint of their suppliers and calculate cost incurred per pound on carbon emissions.
Offers preventive maintenance alerts
Preventive maintenance helps fleet drivers operate the most efficient vehicle, thus reducing vehicle downtime and accidents.
Optimizes reverse logistics processes
Aids businesses in processing their returns efficiently through minimal resource usage.
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