Sustainable logistics: how to reduce the transport carbon footprint Professor Alan McKinnon CEFIC Safe and Sustainable Chemical Transport and Logistics Conference Antwerp 26 th November 2014
Kühne Logistics University Hamburg A private, independent, state- recognized university founded in 2010 A university with expertise in logistics and management 2 MSc, a Bachelors, an executive MBA and a PhD program 200 students 17 resident faculty plus contributions from a group of external professors
Alarming Arithmetic of Climate Change Since 1850 roughly 2000 billion tonnes of CO 2 emitted by Mankind Aim : achieve 75% chance that rise in average temperature kept below 2 o C by 2100 Need to limit future CO 2 emissions to 700 billion tonnes for the rest of this century Currently emitting around 36 billion tonnes of CO 2 (steadily rising) We are on a trajectory that will lead to 4-6 o C of warming by 2100 Catastrophic in ecological and human terms Only able to burn 20% of the known reserves of coal, oil and gas Sources: Berners-Lee and Clark, 2013,
Bn tonnes of CO 2 per annum The Scale of the Climate Change Challenge UN COP 21 Conference on Climate Change December 2015 Source: Clark, 2013
5 th Assessment Report of the IPCC Transport (passenger + freight): 2010: 7 Gtonnes of CO 2 2050 (business as usual trend): 12 Gtonnes of CO 2 2050 cap on CO 2 emissions from all human activity 20 Gtonnes
Developing a Carbon Management Strategy for Logistics carbon commitment measuring and reporting logistics CO 2e footprint
EU COFRET project Inventory of existing measurement schemes www.cofret-project.eu
Inventory of Carbon Measurement and Reporting Initiatives freight transport / logistics / supply chain Source: Marc Cottinge, ADEME
System Boundaries for Carbon Auditing of Freight Transport Adapted from NTM need a comprehensive SB1-5 assessment of the environmental benefits of modal shift
Developing a Carbon Management Strategy for Logistics carbon commitment measuring and reporting logistics CO 2e footprint set target for CO 2e reductions
Examples of Carbon Reduction Targets Set by Major Logistics Providers company normaliser time period % carbon reduction target Deutsche Post / DHL every letter and parcel delivered, every tonne of cargo transported and every sq.m. of warehouse space 2007-2020 30% DB-Schenker Tonne-km 2006-2020 At least 20% UPS UPS Transportation Index 2010-2017 5% UPS Airlines Global Pounds of CO 2 emitted for every ton of capacity transported on nautical mile 2005-2020 20% Fedex (aircraft) available ton mile (ATM) 2005-2020 20% TNT (Mail and Express) not specified 2007-2020 45% Maersk Line not specified 2007-2020 25% NYK unit of transportation from vessels 2006-2013 10% 40% improvement in CO 2 efficiency of logistics 2010 2020 http://www.unilever.co.uk/sustainable-living/greenhousegases/ 40% reduction in carbon intensity by 2020
TIMBER framework for assessing the effect of external factors on the decarbonisation of logistics categories of external factor Technology Infrastructure decarbonisation lever Modal split Market Utilisation Behaviour Fuel efficiency Energy Regulation Energy mix
Developing a Carbon Management Strategy for Logistics carbon commitment measuring and reporting logistics CO 2e footprint Identify decarbonisation measures set target for CO 2e reductions
Development of software tool to help companies devise carbon-reduction strategies Inventory of Carbon-reduction Measures 38 measured modelled Measures to Reduce Energy Consumption 1. Vehicle design and settings Long list: 82 carbon-reducing measures 1. Reduce number of links in the supply chain: 5. Reduce empty running: Dis-intermediation bypassing agencies / nodes in the supply chain Use load matching services (online freight exchanges / web-based procurement) Greater vertical integration of processing reduce intermediate journeys between processing plants Promote collaborative initiatives both vertical and horizontal collaboration Explore backloading opportunities during purchasing negotiations 2. Reduce the average length of haul: Incorporate the planning of backloading into vehicle routing and scheduling software More localised sourcing of inbound supplies Use telematics to increase visibility of the fleet and help exploit backloading opportunities Decentralise processing, storage and distribution operations Consolidate return of handling equipment (roll-cages / dollies) in a fewer vehicles Move production / storage / distribution facilities into more transport efficient locations Maximise use of returning shop delivery vehicles for collection of packaging material Swap arrangements - to minimise delivery distances Relax delivery schedules to accommodate more backloads Improve vehicle routing (e.g. use CVRS) / recalibrate routing packages to minimise fuel consumption Improve the reliability of loading and off-loading operations to build confidence in backloading schedules Use telematics (possibly in association with CVRS) to determine most fuel efficient route Increase the ratio of trailers to tractors (i.e. the articulation ratio ) to create more flexibility for backloading 3. Promote transfer of freight to lower carbon modes 6. Reduce exposure to traffic congestion Send greater % of freight by rail Reschedule deliveries to inter-peak periods and evening / night Send greater % of freight by waterborne services Extend opening hours of premises for collections and deliveries Relocate production facilities / warehousing to be adjacent to alternative transport network Introduce unattended delivery systems for out-of-hours delivery Invest in rail siding and / or rolling stock Apply for government freight facilities grants 7. Improve fuel efficiency Develop / invest in equipment to facilitate intermodal transfers Development fuel management programme Reschedule distribution operations to match timetables of the alternative mode Appoint fuel champion Collect and analyse disaggregated fuel consumption data 4. Increase vehicle payloads on laden trips: Train drivers in the techniques of fuel efficient driving (eco-driving) Relax just-in-time replenishment schedules to permit greater load consolidation Use telematics / onboard devices to monitor driving performance Increase use of primary consolidation (at expense of adding an extra link to the supply chain) Regularly debrief drivers on fuel performance Give hauliers / transport departments more advanced warning of traffic demands Give drivers financial and other incentives to drive more fuel efficiently Promote collaborative initiatives both vertical and horizontal collaboration Reduce the vehicle replacement cycle to accelerate adoption of more fuel efficient vehicles Shift from dedicated contracts with 3PL to shared-user contracts / network services Prioritise fuel efficiency as a vehicle purchase criterion Suppress the bullwhip effect in supply chains Use vehicle with stop-start system Adopt vendor-managed inventory (VMI) arrangement with suppliers Use vehicle with turbocharging Expand the use of nominated day delivery systems Reduce vehicle tare weight Replace the monthly order invoice cycle with a system of rolling credit Improve aerodynamic profiling of vehicles Use more space-efficient handling equipment Improve vehicle maintenance, wheel-alignment etc. Minimise the amount of secondary and primary packaging Adopt vehicles with automatic transmission Stack loads to greater height (within warehouse slot height constraints) Ensure effective tyre management / inflation of tyres to fuel efficient level Reduce the height of rigid vehicles / trailers to match internal load Use supersingle tyres Use longer and/or heavier vehicles when justified by load size / weight Use low rolling-resistance tyres Make greater use of double-deck vehicles / drawbar trailer combinations. Set vehicle speed limiters at lower speeds Switch from powered- to fixed-double deck trailer Reduce engine idling Use compartmentalised vehicles to increase load consolidation opportunities Match vehicle size and weight to the characteristics of the load Increase storage capacity at delivery points to permit delivery of larger loads Adopt more energy efficient forms of refrigeration Use of online procurement platforms ( freight exchanges ) to increase opportunities for load consolidation Reduce pre-loading time for refrigerated vehicles Deploy load optimisation software (including agent-based systems) Power tanker pumps externally rather than from vehicle engine Use telematics to improve management of the vehicle fleet 8. Reduce emissions per litre of fuel consumed: Use hybrid vehicles Use new electric vehicles Use new biogas vehicle Use new CNG vehicle Use dual-fuel vehicle (biogas or LNG with conventional diesel) Increase % blend with environmentally-sustainable biofuel Recharge vehicle batteries with low carbon electricity Use lower carbon energy in refrigeration equipment Minimise refrigerant gas leakage from vehicles Reducing energy consumption (relative to distance travelled) Reduce carbon content of the energy consumed Reduce distance that vehicles travel 1.1 Adopt vehicles with automatic (manual) transmission 1.2 Set vehicle speed limiters at lower speed 1.3 Install anti-idling device 1.4 Switch from powered to fixed-deck trailers (for double-decks) 1.5 Reduce vehicle tare weight Aerodynamic profiling: 1.6 Install cab-roof fairing 1.7 Install body / trailer side panels 1.8 Use trailers with sloping front roof (double-deck / high-cube vehicles) 1.9 Use tear-drop trailer 1.10 Reduce height of vehicle Tyres 1.11 More regular tyre inflation checks 1.12 Fit low rolling resistance tyres 1.13 Fit super singles 1.14 Automatic tyre pressure adjustment 2. Fuel type: 2.1 Use fuel additive 2.2 Use low-friction oil / lubricant 3. Driver training and monitoring 3.1 Give drivers training in fuel efficiency 3.2 Monitor and manage driver fuel performance (including telematics) 4. Delivery operations 4.1 Increase proportion of evening / night-time delivery 4.2 Use of telematics to optimise vehicle routing 4.3 Accelerate turnaround times at collection and delivery points Measures to Reduce the Carbon Content of Energy Used 5. Use of alternative fuels / energy sources 5.1 Increase use of hybrid vehicles 5.2 Increase use of electric vehicles 5.3 Increase use of biodiesel 5.4 Increase use of biomethane / CNG Measures to Reduce Distance Travelled by Road Vehicles 6. Improve vehicle loading Increase vehicle carrying capacity 6.1 Make greater use of double-deck / high-cube vehicles 6.2 Make greater use of longer and / or heavier vehicles 6.3 Reduce vehicle tare weight 6.4 Switch from powered to fixed-deck trailers (for double-decks) Make better use of available carrying capacity 6.5 Reduce empty running / increase backloading 6.6 Improve vehicle fill on laden trips (by weight and / or volume) 6.6 Use more space-efficient handling equipment 6.7 Rationalise the return of empty handling equipment 7. Improve vehicle routing 7.1 Introduce computerised vehicle routing and scheduling 7.2 Zone deliveries on a nominated day basis 8. Shift freight to alternative modes 8.1 Send a greater % of freight by rail 8.2 Send a greater % of freight sea or waterway 9. Reconfigure the logistics system 9.1 Reposition inventory within the existing system 9.2 Relocate distribution facilities 15
Carbon intervention modelling tool http://www.fta.co.uk/policy_and_compliance/environment/decarbonisation_tool.html 16
Sustainable Freight Transport Framework 1 AVOID SHIFT IMPROVE Reduce or avoid need for freight movement Shift freight to greener transport modes Improve energy the efficiency of freight transport
Avoiding unnecessary transport
Freight-Transport Intensity of Economies Ratio of freight tonne-kms to GDP (index values 2000 = 100) 200 180 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 Bulgaria Poland Germany EU27 UK Belgium Source: Eurostat 2014 More localised sourcing? - - - need to conduct full Life Cycle Analysis first Swap arrangements for basic chemicals: an effective means of cutting tonne-kms
Restructuring of Logistics Systems within the EU? Potential for future centralisation of production and warehousing? At an advanced stage within countries, but at an EU level? % of DCs serving areas of differing geographical extent centralisation deecentralisation Source: Prologis, 2013
Shifting transport mode
% of tonne-kms Modal Split for Inland Freight Transport in 2009 and 2030 Target: EU 2011 Transport White Paper target for 30% of freight tonnes moving over 300km to be carried by rail or inland waterway Without target: Business-as-Usual projection of modal split 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% Road Rail IWW 20% 10% 0% 2009 actual without target with target Analysis by Tavasszy and van Meijeren (2011) based on Trans-Tools analysis 22
European Freight Modal Split: major shift to rail? Railfreight share SCI/Verkehr Berlin, 2019 forecast 9 European Rail Freight Corridors
Improving efficiency
Dimensions of Supply Chain Collaboration Vertical collaboration Between companies at different levels in the supply chain Core individual company capability http://www.cefic.be/files/publications/ supply_chain_excellence.pdf Horizontal collaboration Between companies at the same level in the supply chain: within same sector in different sectors Collaboration with LSPs Creation of partnerships Contractual relationship already exists
Horizontal Collaboration Gain sharing calculator Shapley Value Source: Cap Gemini (2008) opportunistic systematic network based
Nestle Pepsico Horizontal Collaboration in Benelux 1. Separate delivery operations 2. Groupage through 3PL Kg CO2 / tonne 1. Separate delivery 43.8 2. Groupage 27.3 3. Collaborative synchronisation 20.3 Source: Jacobs et al 2014 3. Collaborative synchronisation 27
Collaborative bundling of freight to maximise load consolidation benefits from high capacity trucks % of EU tonne-km moved by HCT 4.5% 28 Source: Steer Davies Gleave, 2013
Studies of Low Carbon Truck Technology US Supertruck Program Improvements relative to 2009 baseline vehicle Imposition of fuel economy standards for trucks in Japan, US and China similar plans for the EU
Eco-driver training with fuel performance monitoring. UK Department for Transport, 2010) http://www.microlise.com
Predicted Decarbonisation of Electricity Generation around the World Source: International Energy Agency, 2009 As carbon-intensity of electricity reduces, electrification of highways becomes a more cost-effective way of decarbonising trucking Siemens e-highway test track, Berlin
Stages in the Development of a Sustainable Logistics Strategy strategic commitment measuring and reporting environmental impacts of logistics Identify appropriate green measures set target for reducing impacts evaluate environmental and cost impacts of these measures
Stages in the Development of a Sustainable Logistics Strategy strategic commitment measuring and reporting environmental impacts of logistics Identify appropriate green measures set target for reducing impacts evaluate environmental and cost impacts of these measures devise implementation plan and schedule exploit / monitor benefits feedback
Professor Alan McKinnon Kühne Logistics University the KLU Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Logistik und Unternehmensführung Grosser Grasbrook 17 20457 Hamburg tel.: +49 40 328707-271 fax: +49 40 328707-109 e-mail: Alan.McKinnon@the-klu.org website: www.the-klu.org