The term “sustainability” is making its way into the logistics industry
The term “sustainability” is currently being discussed more than any other topic in politics, society and the economy. Ever more companies are discovering the importance of a sustainable corporate strategy for themselves and their sustainable economic success.
Environmentally friendly conduct is also playing an increasingly important role in the logistics industry.
Optimised warehousing and transport processes
The industry is focusing above all on optimised warehousing and transport processes as well as climate-friendly means of transport in order to become greener.
Digitalisation is a significant driver when it comes to sustainability. Automation and online-based networks help companies make their logistics processes much more efficient.
Optimising coordination processes between shippers, retailers and freight forwarders is particularly crucial for this. Online platforms leverage real-time communication to offer all participants a comprehensive overview of all processes, thus considerably simplifying coordination processes.
Digital networking increases loading productivity
Thanks to digital networking, logistics companies can also schedule loading and unloading operations centrally. This allows freight forwarders to combine several deliveries into one booking and thus significantly increase their fleet’s loading productivity.
This, in turn, reduces both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Central processing also reduces loading and unloading times and thus the idle times of lorries.
Paperless documentation saves resources and time
Transport companies can save even more resources by switching to a paperless document management system. Thanks to the elimination of paperwork, freight forwarders are not only using significantly less paper, but also improving the flow of information.
This is because the document management system keeps the shipper, freight forwarder and lorry driver up to date on the current transport status without having to send paperwork back and forth. All important transport documents can be accessed online, making the transport process completely transparent. Time-consuming telephone calls to inquire about the location and arrival time of the goods are no longer necessary. A quick look at the digital transport journal suffices.