Smart Freight Conversations

In part two of our Climate Logistics series, we’re joined once again by Professor Emeritus Alan McKinnon, Kuhne Logistics University — one of the world’s leading authorities on logistics and transport decarbonization. Together with host Andy Golding, Head of the Smart Freight Centre Academy, we explore the five key levers companies can use to reduce emissions in freight and logistics: 1. Manage to...

In this first episode in our 3-part series exploring the broader role of logistics in the climate crisis, Andy Golding, Head of Smart Freight Centre Academy, and Professor Alan McKinnon introduce the concept of Climate Logistics —a powerful new framework identifying eight critical roles logistics plays in the climate system. 📌 This episode lays the groundwork for parts 2 and 3, where we’ll dive i...

In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, we sit down with Marisa Sanchez Urrea, Global Head of Decarbonization at Brambles, to explore how one of the world’s largest logistics platforms is reducing emissions and reshaping how sustainability works in subcontracted transport networks. ·      Brambles operates a global share-and-reuse pallet & container system ·     ...

In Part 2 of this two-part series, Andy Golding (Head of Academy) and Tharsis Teoh (Senior Technical Manager) explore critical issues in the transition to electric road freight:  Electric truck performance vs diesel  Total Cost of Ownership and cost competitiveness  Environmental and community health benefits  Battery and megawatt charging innovations  The role of industry collaboration and policy...

In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of road freight electrification with Andy Golding , Head of Academy at Smart Freight Centre, and Tharsis Teoh , Senior Technical Manager. - What’s changing in electric truck costs? - How is charging infrastructure developing? - What barriers still stand in the way of large-scale adoption? - And what early steps can fleet managers take today? Join...

Collaboration is essential in logistics — but what does meaningful collaboration really look like when it comes to decarbonizing freight? In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations, Andy Golding (Head of SFC Academy) is joined by Rik Arends (Senior Director at Smart Freight Centre) to explore how intentional, trust-based collaboration across the supply chain can drive progress toward zero-emis...

In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, we speak with Kaisa Helena Tikk, Head of Commercial Sustainability at Maersk, to explore how one of the world’s biggest shipping and logistics companies is reshaping the future of global supply chains.  Maersk’s ambition: Net-zero by 2040  16 vessels already operating on low-carbon methanol  Partnerships with brands like Nestlé...

In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series , we sit down with Scott Childress , Chief Sustainability Officer at UPS, a member of our SFC Community, to explore how one of the world’s largest logistics companies is tackling emissions head-on.    Scott shares how UPS is:  Scaling the use of renewable natural gas and CNG in its fleet  Leveraging internal carbon tracking tool...

In this episode of the Smart Freight Conversations , host Andy Golding is joined by Marcus Lomax, Technical Manager at Smart Freight Centre, to unpack some of the biggest misconceptions in emissions accounting. They explore why more data isn’t always better, how to choose the right level of aggregation, and what it means to follow round trip logic under ISO 14083 and the GLEC Framework. If you’re...

In this episode of the Smart Freight Conversations , we explore Book and Claim: what it is, how it works, why it matters, and how you can explain it to customers, colleagues – or even your mom. Join your host Andy Golding, Head of Academy at Smart Freight Centre, as she sits down with Quintin Barnes, Program Manager for Market Based Measures, for a deep dive into this flexible and powerful chain o...

In this episode of the Smart Freight Conversations , host Andy Golding is joined by Rik Arends (Senior Director at Smart Freight Centre) and Martijn Bakker (Lead Consultant at All Chiefs) to explore the critical role of Sustainable Logistics Roadmap (SLR) in decarbonizing logistics operations.  What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why every company needs a Sustainable Logistics Roadmap ✔️ How an SLR helps priori...

In this episode of the Smart Freight Conversations , Andy Golding, Head of Academy at SFC Academy, is joined by Rik Arends, Director Sustainable Freight Buyers Alliance at Smart Freight Centre, and Anders Lehmann, Senior Partner at Implement Consulting Group. Discover why procurement is critical in driving freight decarbonization, the challenges logistics professionals face, and how the newly laun...

Welcome to the final series of the Smart Freight Conversations Road Freight Electrification! In this three-part series, we explore the vital role of Road Freight Electrification in achieving a zero-emissions logistics industry. 🌱In this episode, hosted by Andy Golding, Head of Academy at Smart Freight Center (SFC), we focus on the crucial role of education in road freight electrification. Joined...

In this second series of the Smart Freight Conversations on Road Freight Electrification episode, we're delving into the fascinating world of freight decarbonization and the transition to a zero-emissions logistics industry. 🌱Hosted by Andy Golding, Head of Academy at Smart Freight Center (SFC), we continue our three-part series on Road Freight Electrification with expert insights from Thars...

In this first series of the Smart Freight Conversations on Road Freight Electrification episode, we're delving into the fascinating world of freight decarbonization and the transition to a zero-emissions logistics industry. 🌱🔌 In today's episode, hosted by Andy Golding, Head of Academy at Smart Freight Center (SFC), we explore the essential topic of Road Freight Electrification with ex...

In this final series of the Smart Freight Conversations on Driving Change: The Future of Sustainable Freight episode, Dr. Alan Lewis discusses the evolving landscape of sustainable freight with host Mehul Khandelwal. In this insightful episode, explore the future challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the sector, including regulatory changes, technological advancements, and the push for de...

In this second series of the Smart Freight Conversations on Driving Change: The Future of Sustainable Freight episode, Dr. Alan Lewis and host Mehul Khandelwal continue the discussion on the integration and impact of the GLEC and ISO 14083 frameworks in sustainable freight. Dr. Lewis explains how these frameworks complement each other and their role in advancing global decarbonization efforts.  To...

In this first series of the Smart Freight Conversations on Driving Change: The Future of Sustainable Freight episode, we dive into the transformative world of sustainable freight with Dr. Alan Lewis, the Chief Technical Officer at Smart Freight Centre. Join host Mehul Khandelwal as he explores Dr. Lewis's role in advancing freight transport transparency and decarbonization initiatives. Discov...