{"id":22342,"date":"2022-10-06T16:36:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-06T15:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/blog\/?p=22342"},"modified":"2025-02-11T15:08:43","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T15:08:43","slug":"the-future-of-green-transportation-in-the-supply-chain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.manutan.co.uk\/blog\/csr\/the-future-of-green-transportation-in-the-supply-chain\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the future of green transport in the supply chain?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Protecting natural resources and reducing pollution: Environmental concerns are at the centre of every conversation these days. The global stakes are changing, and companies need to adapt to the new world that is taking shape. The supply chain is no exception to this rule. It must change too, seeking alternative solutions that are better for the planet. Which sustainable transport options will the supply chain use in the future?<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The stakes are changing and the supply chain must keep up<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

In a\u00a0globalised\u00a0world,\u00a0it\u00a0is\u00a0simple to\u00a0get\u00a0a\u00a0product\u00a0from\u00a0the\u00a0other\u00a0side\u00a0of the world at a\u00a0low\u00a0price. But\u00a0there\u00a0is\u00a0a\u00a0hidden\u00a0cost\u00a0to\u00a0this\u00a0simplicity.\u00a0Freight\u00a0transport has\u00a0<\/span>a major impact on the\u00a0environment<\/span>. CO<\/span>2<\/span>\u00a0emissions\u00a0play\u00a0a major\u00a0role\u00a0in\u00a0this. This impact\u00a0comes\u00a0from:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Pollution\u00a0from\u00a0vehicles;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • A large\u00a0number\u00a0of trips;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • A\u00a0lack\u00a0of transport optimisation.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    However,\u00a0customer\u00a0expectations are\u00a0very\u00a0high.\u00a0They\u00a0want\u00a0faster\u00a0delivery\u00a0times and\u00a0cheaper,\u00a0higher-quality\u00a0products.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    How can <\/span>customer\u00a0satisfaction\u00a0be\u00a0reconciled\u00a0with\u00a0a<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>green\u00a0supply\u00a0chain<\/span><\/b>?\u00a0Technology\u00a0is\u00a0improving, and the green transportation of the future\u00a0is\u00a0slowly\u00a0being\u00a0invented.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    A cleaner mode of transport for long distances<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Although\u00a0many\u00a0people are\u00a0increasingly\u00a0looking\u00a0to\u00a0buy\u00a0locally\u00a0in\u00a0their\u00a0daily\u00a0lives, long-distance\u00a0freight\u00a0transport\u00a0is\u00a0not about to\u00a0disappear.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    In addition to\u00a0<\/span>optimising\u00a0containers\u00a0<\/span><\/b>so\u00a0that\u00a0they\u00a0do not\u00a0travel\u00a0half-empty,\u00a0sea\u00a0freight\u00a0is\u00a0taking\u00a0action to\u00a0reduce\u00a0its\u00a0carbon\u00a0footprint:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Reducing\u00a0the\u00a0sulphur\u00a0content in the fuel\u00a0used;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Travelling at a\u00a0lower\u00a0speed;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Using\u00a0biofuels\u00a0(waste\u00a0oils,\u00a0algae,\u00a0forestry\u00a0residues, etc.);<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Providing\u00a0electric\u00a0power to\u00a0piers\u00a0to\u00a0prevent\u00a0merchant\u00a0ships\u00a0from\u00a0continuing\u00a0to\u00a0burn\u00a0fuel\u00a0oil\u00a0while\u00a0docked.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      On land,\u00a0billionaire\u00a0Elon Musk\u00a0is\u00a0promising\u00a0a\u00a0<\/span>supersonic\u00a0train<\/span><\/b>\u00a0capable of travelling at over 1,000 km\/h:\u00a0<\/span>the Hyperloop<\/span><\/b>. This\u00a0project\u00a0could\u00a0revolutionise\u00a0long-distance\u00a0freight\u00a0transport. The Hyperloop\u00a0is\u00a0a capsule\u00a0that\u00a0is\u00a0propelled\u00a0by a\u00a0magnetic\u00a0field, travelling\u00a0inside\u00a0an\u00a0airless\u00a0tube. This\u00a0means\u00a0that\u00a0there\u00a0is\u00a0no friction to slow down the trains. This leads to\u00a0lower\u00a0energy\u00a0costs\u00a0and the\u00a0guarantee\u00a0that\u00a0goods\u00a0can\u00a0be\u00a0shipped\u00a0in record time.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      \u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Autonomous cars are the future of supply chain transport<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

      Autonomous vehicles are in a pole position to be a future solution for travel in general, as well as for supply chain travel. Its main benefits are a non-polluting electric engine and a smooth driving experience that reduces the need for energy-intensive acceleration and braking.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      The increased use of this green mode of transport has an impact on both long-distance and last-mile delivery. Trains, shuttles, trucks, cars: a <\/span>wide\u00a0range of\u00a0autonomous\u00a0vehicles<\/span><\/b>\u00a0is\u00a0beginning\u00a0to\u00a0emerge.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Even ships will soon have their own autopilot. Two projects for electric and autonomous cargo ships are currently being tested: One is set to be launched in 2022 in Norway, and the other in Japan.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Green transport for short supply chain journeys<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

      The environmental cost of last-mile logistics is now well known. Delivery to the final recipient, even if the address is only 2 km from the factory or warehouse, generates a lot of pollution and is harmful to the planet. The CO<\/span>2<\/span>\u00a0emissions\u00a0caused\u00a0by the influx of\u00a0motorised\u00a0vehicles\u00a0into\u00a0the city centre\u00a0make\u00a0the final\u00a0link\u00a0a\u00a0weak\u00a0one.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      The last mile\u00a0is\u00a0a real\u00a0environmental\u00a0challenge\u00a0that\u00a0the\u00a0<\/span>Green\u00a0Supply\u00a0Chain must\u00a0meet<\/span>. In order to overcome this obstacle, a number of future transport solutions are being developed. The aim is to relieve congestion in the city and fight pollution.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Of course, the\u00a0<\/span>electric\u00a0and\u00a0autonomous\u00a0vehicles<\/span><\/b> mentioned above are key solutions. Autonomous shuttles are starting to be developed. Walmart, the American hypermarket chain, is currently using them. But these are not the only possible ecological solutions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      For short distances and light\u00a0parcels,\u00a0<\/span>drones<\/span><\/b> are an efficient and environmentally friendly alternative. In the coming years, it is likely that flying robots that can carry heavier and bulkier products will be developed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      But robots\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0just\u00a0fly\u00a0through\u00a0the air.\u00a0<\/span>Autonomous\u00a0trolleys<\/span><\/b> are also being developed. These GPS-enabled rolling robots can deliver parcels to their recipients all on their own. Because of their design, they are best used for deliveries in cities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Similarly,\u00a0<\/span>semi-autonomous\u00a0tracking\u00a0trolleys<\/span><\/b> support delivery drivers during their rounds. Instead of driving a car, they can make deliveries while walking, followed by their assistant. These battery-powered robots help to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and noise pollution in cities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Smarter management of transportation for a greener supply chain<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

      For the transport of the future to be more environmentally friendly, technological innovations in vehicles are not enough. It is necessary to go further and really concentrate on itineraries. What is an electric, autonomous, zero CO<\/span>2<\/span>-emission bus missing? A well-thought-out and optimised route.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      This\u00a0is\u00a0where\u00a0<\/span>management, planning and dispatch\u00a0analysis\u00a0software<\/span><\/b> plays an important role. Goods are loaded based on the route and the planned stops. <\/span>The<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>way\u00a0the\u00a0goods\u00a0are\u00a0organised<\/span><\/b>\u00a0is\u00a0also\u00a0calculated\u00a0in\u00a0order\u00a0to\u00a0be\u00a0optimised: the first items to\u00a0be\u00a0delivered\u00a0are\u00a0loaded\u00a0last, and vice versa. This\u00a0increases\u00a0delivery\u00a0speed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Transport\u00a0optimisation\u00a0<\/span>is\u00a0a\u00a0complement\u00a0to intelligent\u00a0warehouses<\/span>,\u00a0which\u00a0is\u00a0the first\u00a0step.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Ecology at the heart of transport in 2050<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

      Today\u2019s issues are not the same as they were 30 years ago. In recent years, innovative transport solutions have emerged that point to a greener future. Thanks to these major breakthroughs, what is currently only the start of a technological revolution will become <\/span>a\u00a0highly\u00a0sophisticated\u00a0system by 2050<\/span><\/b>. New possibilities will continue to arise. <\/span>Robotics\u00a0and\u00a0artificial\u00a0intelligence<\/span><\/b>\u00a0are an\u00a0integral\u00a0part of\u00a0this\u00a0change.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      On the road to\u00a0greener\u00a0consumption, production and\u00a0supply, the\u00a0supply\u00a0chain\u00a0must change and\u00a0adapt.\u00a0When\u00a0everyone\u00a0contributes\u00a0to\u00a0this\u00a0shared\u00a0goal, the future can\u00a0be\u00a0greener.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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