Sustainability in Logistics
Reduce waste, lower emissions, and drive efficiency with the right transportation strategy.
Logistics inefficiencies—like excess fuel consumption, poor route planning, and supply chain delays—aren’t just environmental concerns; they also hurt the bottom line. Cutting waste isn’t just about sustainability; it’s a direct path to lower costs and better performance.
The real question: how do you go green without going broke?
This report breaks down practical strategies to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and implement sustainable solutions that work.
Here’s what we’ll cover
- Section 1: The Challenge
- Section 2: A Practical Path to Sustainability
- Section 3: Turning Strategy Into Results
Section 1: The Challenge
For bulk and break-bulk shippers, transportation is a major cost factor. Balancing environmental goals with profitability is a complex challenge. A typical truck shipment emits 2,606 pounds of CO2 over 350 miles, while rail emits 4,286 pounds over 1,000 miles—showing that small improvements in efficiency can have big impacts. Companies must first address how to achieve measurable, short-term gains in sustainability without compromising financial performance.
Section 2: A Practical Path to Sustainability
By utilizing a robust TMS and advanced analytics, companies can implement key strategies to reduce both greenhouse gas emissions and costs simultaneously.
There are six key strategies, including optimizing transportation planning, shifting from truck to rail, and improving load factor by increasing goods per truckload.
These strategies empower companies to enhance tactical shipment management while achieving both sustainability and cost savings.
Section 3: Turning Strategy Into Results
Saving an estimated $65 and 120 pounds of CO2 per shipment is the kind of strategic outcome companies would love to see.
By choosing the right TMS, bulk and break-bulk shippers can unlock powerful opportunities where sustainability and operational efficiency intersect.
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