Smart Freight Centre

📢 The transport sector is facing a challenge in meeting increased demand while reducing carbon dioxide emissions. 🚛 While the transport sector accounts for almost a quarter of the global-energy related CO2 emissions, according to the International Panel on Climate Change, Smart Freight Centre has helped businesses reduce 9.3 million tonnes of CO2 since 2017.  📈 To achieve this goal, in 2023 alone, Smart Freight Centre:  - Set up two new global programs (Clean Air Transport & the Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative) - Set up a new regional office in India - Convened two new communities (the Book & Claim Community and the Fleet Electrification Coalition) - Published and (co-) authored over 16 new publications - Trained 75 people and approximately 20 companies in Sustainable Logistics - Trained 89 people and approximately 15 companies in GLEC & ISO 14083 Calculation   🌿 As the climate change landscape becomes more pressing for change, Smart Freight Centre becomes more ambitious in effecting profound positive change.     ➡️ To read more about our efforts in the past year to decarbonize the freight logistics sector, read our Annual Report 2023: https://bit.ly/3RZdgps To stay updated on new developments, check out our website: https://lnkd.in/dHCsv6v #SmartFreightCentre #AnnualReport #DecarbonizingLogistics #ClimateAction #SustainableLogistics #Logistics #Decarbonization

It is our pleasure to announce the panel of speakers for our upcoming workshop “𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐙𝐄𝐓 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚t 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞” on July 24 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. This event is a part of our ongoing efforts under NITI Aayog’s e-FAST program and aims to investigate further on levers to activate an exceptional Zero Emission Trucks (ZET) ecosystem in India. Our distinguished speakers will join us for a panel discussion on ‘𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐙𝐄𝐓 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞’ to deliberate upon potential pathways to address specific barriers across finance, technology, operations and policy for driving ZET deployment at scale. SFC India recognizes the crucial need to foster ecosystem development through collaborative efforts to advance large-scale ZET deployment projects and, through this workshop, aims to unite key stakeholders in the Indian freight industry—including the government, shippers, logistics service providers (LSPs), carriers, financial institutions, energy infrastructure providers, and charge point operators—in a collective effort to drive this project forward. For more information about the event and registration, contact Pramod Rajendran Naidu (pramod.rajendran@smartfreightcentre.org)   #ZeroEmissionTrucks #ZET #SustainableLogistics #FreightDecarbonization #Workshop #FreightElectrification

📢 With our Annual Report 2023 launch, we wanted to publicly reflect on the positive impact Smart Freight Centre had on the decarbonization of the freight logistics sector in the past year. 🚛 In 2023, Smart Freight Centre:  - Drove the development of an international standard for transport carbon emission accounting: the new ISO 14083 standard. - Developed and launched training materials and courses for ISO 14083 implementation. - Built regional and global communities in China and India to increase emission transparency and help achieve our mission of freight decarbonization. - Onboarded an initiative concerning ship recycling, the Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative. ➡️ You can read more about our impact and initiatives in our Annual Report 2023: https://bit.ly/3RZdgps 🌐 To stay updated on our work, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/dHCsv6v #SmartFreightCentre #FreightDecarbonization #SustainableLogistics #Decarbonization #ClimateAction #Logistics #AnnualReport

🌍 𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐈 𝐆𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 🚛 We are delighted to announce the Gear Shift Challenge, a business model hackathon hosted by NITI Aayog under the e-FAST platform, in partnership with Smart Freight Centre India and CALSTART and supported by WRI India and Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. This challenge stems from a critical need in the Indian logistics market: the transition to electric trucks. The hackathon is open to all students and transport service practitioners and participants will focus on developing innovative business models for adopting electric trucks in India's freight sector, addressing financial, technical, and operational challenges, while considering their environmental impact. Additionally, participants also stand to win substantial prize money and receive mentorship from NITI Aayog and its collaborating partners. Building on Smart Freight Centre India’s pivotal work in decarbonizing the Indian freight sector, this challenge offers a fantastic opportunity for participants to contribute and make a significant difference in our collective mission. ℹ To learn more and register for the challenge, click here 👉 https://bit.ly/3XZBovN #Hackathon #Innovation #ElectricTrucks #DecarbonizeLogistics #ClimateAction

🚛 New Podcast Series on Road Freight Electrification!🔋 We're excited to announce a 3-part series on Road Freight Electrification in our SFC Academy Podcast! Join our host Andy Golding, Head of Academy, as we dive deep Road Freight Electrification with Tharsis Teoh, Senior Technical Manager at Smart Freight Centre. 1️⃣ Part 1: Understanding Road Freight Electrification https://lnkd.in/gWEMsZBW  2️⃣ Part 2: Smart Freight Centre's Focus on Electric Vehicles (EVs) https://lnkd.in/gCRDp3mZ  3️⃣ Part 3: The Role of Education in Road Freight Electrification https://lnkd.in/gzVJiCnc 🎧 Listen now on SFC Academy Spotify! https://lnkd.in/e4xSeYCa 📚 Enroll in our courses in Road Freight Electrification to learn more: -Introduction to Road Freight Electrification: https://bit.ly/IntrotoRFE -Road Freight Electrification in Practice: https://lnkd.in/g9AMyVix Stay ahead in the industry and be part of the change towards sustainable road freight. Happy listening and learning! 🌍🚚 #SFCAcademy #RoadFreightElectrification #SustainableTransport #FreightDecarbonization #Sustainability #ElectricVehicles

📢 Our 2023 Annual Report is live! 📢 In 2023, Smart Freight Centre celebrated a decade of driving sustainability in the freight sector. Over the past 10 years, we've grown significantly and learned so much about our role in reducing the global carbon footprint. ⬇️This year's report dives into the activities, programs, and projects we deployed in 2023 to advance our mission further, including:  🌐 Standardizing emissions measurement with the new ISO14083 standard.  🟢 Expanding regional Green Freight Programs and launching our new office in India.  🚛 Launching two new communities: the Book & Claim Community and the Fleet Electrification Coalition  ✈️ Setting up two new global programs: Clean Air Transport (CAT) and Ship Recycling Transparency Initiative (SRTI)  📈 Increasing our community by over 30% leading to a total of 134 members, showing our collective commitment to decarbonizing logistics.    ...and much more. As we look forward to the next decade of innovation and progress, we invite you to explore our 2023 Annual Report for a comprehensive overview of our recent initiatives. 📥 Read the report here: https://bit.ly/3RZdgps #SmartFreightCentre #FreightDecarbonization #SustainableLogistics #Decarbonization #ClimateAction #Logistics #AnnualReport 

Do you want to accelerate your Sustainable Logistics Procurement? Join our Accelerating Sustainable Logistics Procurement training today! This training will equip you with the knowledge, skills and tools that you need to implement a strategy for decarbonizing your logistics procurement process, understanding what the transformation journey will look like in your organization. 🗓️ Training Highlights: -Dates: Wednesdays, 18.09, 25.09, 2.10 | 09.00 - 12.00 (CEST) -3x3hr interactive sessions -Access to materials for 12 months 💡 Special Early Bird Offers! Register in July 2024 and enjoy an additional 10% discount PLUS a 1-hour free consultation with Implement Consulting Group. Don’t miss this limited-time opportunity to maximize your learning experience. 💡 Other Exclusive Offers: -Bundle Offer: €1950pp for Accelerating Sustainable Logistics Procurement AND Introduction to Sustainable Logistics Procurement (saving you €200!). The Introduction course is perfect for those new to Sustainable Logistics Procurement, laying a solid foundation before diving into advanced strategies. -Member/Group Discounts: Discounts apply for group bookings, and SFC Members enjoy member discount rates. Additionally, for the remainder of 2024, suppliers and partners of SFC Members can attend SFC training at member discount rates. Limited seats available! -Bundle Offer: https://bit.ly/SLPBundle -Enroll Now: https://lnkd.in/ehPvdPMV Transform your procurement process today and lead the way in sustainable logistics! #SFCAcademy #SustainableLogisticsProcurement #Procurement #FreightDecarbonization

📢 Join the Book and Claim Community *open* webinar on July 11 for a gathering to discuss our recent publication, Principles & Best Practices for Book and Claim in Heavy Transport, and to get a sneak peek at upcoming work!   35+ representatives of logistics' companies and organizations aligned and drafted a set of Principles & Best Practices for voluntary book and claim in heavy transport, resulting in this foundation-setting publication! Please join and explore the document with the Community Secretariat (SFC and RMI) and guests. 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 📅 Thu, Jul 11  ⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM GMT+2  💻 Online event    To register and read the full publication, follow the link: https://lnkd.in/eK-GY3sf Learn more about the Book and Claim Community, here: https://lnkd.in/e3VhZTWc #BookandClaim #InValueChainDecarbonization #BookAndClaimCommunity #MarketBasedMeasures #SAF #SMF #Decarbonization #ClimateChange #GHG #Climateaction #logistics

🚛 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐙𝐞𝐫𝐨 𝐄𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞🚛 Following the success of our workshop in Delhi, where we engaged with key stakeholders to discuss freight decarbonization and electric truck financing, Smart Freight Centre (SFC) India is delighted to announce our upcoming workshop on ‘Driving Zero Emission Truck Deployment at Scale’ on July 24 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. This event is a continuation of our efforts under NITI Aayog’s 𝐞-𝐅𝐀𝐒𝐓 program and aims to investigate further on the levers to activate a world class Zero Emission Trucks (ZET) ecosystem in India. This event will bring together key stakeholders from the Indian trucking ecosystem, including policy makers, shippers, LSPs, OEMs, financing institutions, and knowledge partners, with whom the following topics will be further deliberated on: ✅ Opportunities for ZET deployment at scale ✅ Strategic levers for ZET deployment at scale ✅ Deep dive on operational barriers ZET deployment For more information about the event and registration, contact Pramod Rajendran Naidu (pramod.rajendran@smartfreightcentre.org) CoEZET IITMadras Ministry Of Heavy Industries SIDBI(Small Industries Development Bank of India) WRI India Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation Sharvari Patki Pawan Mulukutla Dr Ravindra Kumar Singh Pawan Kumar Bharti Aditya Ramji, PhD Priti Shukla Narayankumar Sreekumar Christoph Wolff Vijay Jaiswal Sanya Shahi Deepali Thakur #ZeroEmissionTrucks #ZET #SustainableLogistics #FreightDecarbonization #FreightElectrification

Smart Freight Centre considers port drayage a key strategic use case for fleet electrification and is excited to work with these leading companies on advancing sustainable transport. We invite other companies shipping through the Port of Rotterdam to join this initiative. Reach out to us if you're interested in being part of this groundbreaking project and driving the transition to zero-emission logistics. #PortDrayage #Decarbonization #SustainableLogistics #SupplyChain #SustainableTransport