Portgod believes sustainability is the future of the shipping and logistics network. As climate change forums stress the urgency to consider environment-friendly norms in business strategies, there are several ways to make headway in managing a sustainable supply chain network.
Planning and executing a streamlined logistics solution go a long way in preventing multiple transport pickups and drops, thereby reducing carbon emissions.
With advances in technology, newer ships also boast energy efficiency systems that significantly lower the emission of greenhouse gasses and pollutants into the atmosphere. In fact, it has been already established that reducing the speed of a ship by 10 % will help the ship in lowering carbon emissions by almost 30 %. While it may be argued that delays in shipping are detrimental to a business enterprise, most organizations will be able to overcome this disadvantage by planning their supply chain to make accommodations for such delays.
Technology advancements and groundbreaking research in renewable energy herald an exciting era for environment-friendly freight transport with the likes of Oceanbird – a wind-powered cargo vessel by a Swedish consortium set to launch in 2024. Green hydrogen is another interesting fuel being considered in planes, vehicles, and ocean vessels for a more breathable air.
While we wait for these new technologies to take the shipping industry by storm, there are few basic steps that we can do now for a greener cleaner world of logistics. Simple steps like recycling packaging material aid in reducing carbon footprint. Additionally, take advantage of battery-powered vehicles for a more energy-efficient solution in road transport of freight. Yet another suggestion is to transport in bulk, – for when it comes to shipping durable and long shelf life products, transporting cargo in bulk proves to be not just lighter on the wallet but also lighter on the planet.
Join hands with Portgod today to bring you a sustainable logistics solution and let’s work together for a Net-Zero goal.