Freight operators are being asked to reduce emissions without compromising delivery performance or market competitiveness. A recent panel discussion addressed how businesses can make progress through operational improvements rather than treating sustainability as a separate reporting exercise.
Mat Jobson of Europa, Tyler Chaffo of Blue Yonder and Chris Ashley of the RHA joined Logistics Business Editor Peter MacLeod to discuss the main challenges facing transport companies. The conversation covered emissions hotspots, unnecessary mileage, route optimisation and the quality of data used to assess performance.
Improved planning can help operators identify where journeys, capacity or resources are being used inefficiently. Better information also gives managers a stronger basis for balancing environmental targets with service commitments.
The panel considered the growing importance of ESG reporting, noting that data must be consistent and useful beyond compliance. It should inform decisions on routing, scheduling and day-to-day transport management.
The full session is available on demand and provides a practical overview of how freight businesses can pursue cleaner operations while maintaining efficiency and customer service.
A multilingual professional experienced in Europe, Canada, and China, Herbert has developed invaluable networks in the automotive and energy industries. He has led high-profile projects involving ENBW, Mercedes-Benz Group, Siemens Group, and the Fraunhofer Institute.