Measures to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Logistics
By Vinita Gera
Fragmented processes and a lack of transparency in logistics can hinder sustainability efforts. Reduce carbon emissions in logistics with streamlined communication, end-to-end shipment visibility, and real-time shipment tracking.
Current Market Analysis
The strike at East and Gulf Coast ports in the U.S. began on October 1, 2024, causing disruptions.
Daily economic losses are estimated at $500 million, potentially rising to $2 billion if prolonged.
Scope 3 emissions can account for up to 80% of an organization’s total greenhouse gas emissions,
making it crucial for manufacturers to address these areas effectively. The World Bank estimates that
delays at customs can increase transportation costs by up to 20%, primarily due to inefficiencies like long
clearance times and documentation issues.
The logistics sector relies on various intermediaries and multimodal transportation—road, rail, air, and sea.
This dependency makes it difficult for logistics companies to track their carbon footprints accurately.
Logistics complexity often results in inefficient data management, leading to higher carbon emissions due
to increased transportation and handling requirements. Real-time shipment data is essential to identify
logistics inefficiencies and implement effective emissions reduction strategies.
Quloi’s visibility and collaboration platform offers vital capabilities to measure, manage,
and reduce shipment-wide CO2 emissions effectively.