Green logistics
The term "green logistics" has long been established in the logistics sector. The idea behind it is to reduce environmental impacts to a minimum or to avoid them altogether. Many small and large measures deal with issues such as energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, noise, waste and much more. Green logistics encompasses both the optimization of existing logistics systems as well as the development and application of new technologies and concepts that enable a more sustainable design of the logistics chain.
Breaking new ground
The development of the climate also points the way to the future. The sooner certain technologies or ideas are incorporated into day-to-day work, the sooner practical answers can be found to the question of sensible logistical processes. For example, studies are being carried out into alternative fuels or drive systems for vehicles, such as electric, hybrid or hydrogen vehicles. The data should provide results as to what is best suited here.
Improving aerodynamics
Improving vehicle efficiency through aerodynamic design, lightweight construction, intelligent route planning or driver assistance systems also plays a key role. The promotion of intermodal transport, i.e. the combination of different modes of transport such as rail, road, water or air, is also of great importance in order to exploit the advantages of each and minimize the disadvantages.
Fuel saver
Modern tarpaulin cover systems, such as those supplied by market leader Edscha TS, play an important role in truck bodies. They not only ensure fast loading and unloading from the side and from above. The safety of the load is also significantly improved by the tarpaulin top system. With E-drive, a semi-automatic system for the electric opening and closing of sliding roof systems, Edscha TS already offers innovative solutions. Edscha TS tarpaulin top systems are also used to reduce air resistance and thus save fuel. In the rail sector, such a solution is available with OpenBox, in the dump truck sector with TipperRoof.
The way to the goal
Green logistics offers not only ecological, but also economic and social benefits. By reducing energy consumption and emissions, transportation and logistics costs can be lowered. In addition, green logistics can contribute to improving the quality of life and health of the population by reducing the environmental impact of transportation.
Setting goals
Edscha TS solutions for safe transportation in road and rail traffic and in industry are successful examples of how green logistics can be implemented with innovative ideas. The aim of Edscha TS systems is to realize positive developments for the climate, safety, people and society. Constant dialog with customers, ongoing analysis of the value chain and new technological ideas are the basis for the high demands we place on our own actions.
