SmartWay Logistics

🌍 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐒𝐑𝐃 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬: 𝐀 𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭! 🚛 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a game-changer in the dynamic logistics landscape. If climate change is not yet affecting your logistics, CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) most likely is. Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond just moving goods – it's about creating a positive impact. 🔍 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐒𝐑𝐃: 𝐀 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 Our experts wrote an article that dives deep into what you need to know about #CSRD in logistics – from environmental sustainability to ethical supply chain practices. It's a comprehensive guide for businesses to integrate social responsibility into their logistical operations. You'll find the link in the comments. 🤝 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝟒𝐏𝐋: 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 As a leading 4PL provider, we understand that big shippers and producers are at the forefront of driving change. Our role extends beyond logistics – we're your partner in building a sustainable supply chain. By leveraging our expertise, we help you align with CSR principles, reduce environmental impact, and enhance your overall social responsibility. 🌱 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝟒𝐏𝐋 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫: ✅ End-to-End Visibility: Our 4PL solutions offer transparency across the entire supply chain, empowering you to make informed decisions that align with #CSR goals. ✅ Optimized Routing: We design logistics solutions that minimize carbon footprints, contributing to a more eco-friendly transportation network. ✅ Supplier Collaboration: Partnering with us means fostering responsible practices throughout your supply chain, from sourcing raw materials to delivering the final product. 🚀 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 CSR in logistics is not just a trend – it's a commitment to a better future. At SmartWay Logistics 4PL, we invite you to join us in shaping a sustainable and responsible supply chain. Let's lead the way to a greener, more socially responsible tomorrow! #SustainableSupplyChain

𝐕𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐥: 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐧 & 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 🌟 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟓𝟓% 𝐂𝐎𝟐 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 We are proud of our Van der Wal colleagues as they achieved another milestone through initiatives like the Kill Empty Running program, which underscores their commitment to sustainability. 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬: 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 & 𝐕𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐥 It all started with... Van der Wal. A logistics service provider with assets. Founded in 1924, the company has existed for almost 100 years and has a great history and knowledge about the #transport industry. Another thing you want to know about Van der Wal is her strong drive for a sustainable (transport) world. Leveraging Van der Wal's expertise, SmartWay emerged as a neutral 4PL provider committed to managing transport 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 '𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫' 𝐰𝐚𝐲, optimizing capacity utilization and fostering sustainability. Fast forward to 2024: 🤝 Together with our valued partners, we aim to drive the change towards a greener future. With 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬, Van der Wal achieves the fourth #Lean & #Green Star, showcasing a 55% CO2 reduction, and SmartWay Logistics manages over 635 thousand shipments annually. 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞, 𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 Addressing the significance of the 4th Star, Henk van der Wal reflects on the hurdles faced, particularly in cleansing and enriching data sets to unlock actionable insights. Bart Wijgers emphasizes the key role of data cleanliness in identifying and mitigating sources of pollution. 🎤 This and more in this interview ➡ https://bit.ly/42VIrpO

🚛 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝? The choice may appear straightforward, but the path to efficiency often demands strategic insight. Let's delve into key questions for unlocking CO2 reductions: 𝟏. 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲? If not, consider leveraging a 4PL control tower's expertise to optimize stacking methods, ensuring maximum efficiency and reducing unnecessary transport. 𝟐. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭? The pallet height is often matched to production and/or the end-customer wishes. Transport is rarely considered when the pallet height is configured. Matching the pallet height with the equipment optimizes shipment volume and reduces the carbon footprint as well as transport costs per product. 𝟑. 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐮𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝? Ensuring compatibility between both ends of the supply chain streamlines processes and minimizes wasted time and energy. As this can be challenging with multiple players involved, bringing in a 4PL provider as a trustee is a proven concept. Thus, collaborate with a 4PL provider to streamline loading and unloading procedures, minimize idle time and maximize transport efficiency. 𝟒. 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧? Evaluating weight restrictions enables smarter decisions, such as transitioning to other equipment to accommodate double-stacked pallets and ensure an optimal load fill rate. 𝟓. 𝐈𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝? Harness the resources of a 4PL control tower to assess and optimize available equipment types. A fast carrier network with European coverage ensures the best-fitting equipment's availability for seamless integration of double-stacked pallets and maximizes fill rates. By maximizing fill rates through double-stacked pallets, businesses can optimize transport capacity, safe costs, reduce the number of trucks on the road, and significantly lower CO2 emissions. 🌟 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬' 𝟒𝐏𝐋 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫: As experts in innovative and hands-on logistics solutions, SmartWay Logistics offers a comprehensive 4PL control tower service. Our team leverages advanced technology and industry expertise to assist shippers in optimizing their supply chains. From strategic planning to real-time monitoring, we provide actionable insights to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and achieve #sustainability goals. #TransportEfficiency #4PLControlTower

🌿 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝟑 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐎𝟐 𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 At SmartWay Logistics, we're committed to sustainability, and our slot booking system is a powerful tool for achieving this goal. Here's how it contributes to reducing CO2 emissions: 𝟏. 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗜𝗱𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝘂𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 A) Reduced congestion at entry and exit points means fewer vehicles idling, leading to significant CO2 reductions. B) Streamlined loading and unloading processes to minimize total turnaround times, reducing emissions during operations. 𝟮. 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗨𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 By efficiently scheduling slots, we ensure better utilization of assets, including personnel and equipment, reducing idle time and unnecessary energy consumption. 𝟯. 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗥𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Consolidating multiple orders within a single time slot enables smart routing, cutting down on unnecessary trips and associated emissions. Are you curious to learn more about SmartWay's slot booking system? Follow the link in the comments! 👇🏻 #logistics #sustainabletransport #sustainability

𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 🌐 The Red Sea crisis and ongoing farmer and train strikes in Germany, France, Belgium, the UK and Romania heavily impact supply chains. With such unexpected disruptions happening all across Europe, the need for a strong control tower becomes clear once again. Being capable of swift and strategic adaptations ensures the flow of your goods continues. ✨ 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐮𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬 To tackle such disruptions head-on, we've implemented a comprehensive strategy. Our control tower and a dedicated carrier management team are the backbone of our proactive approach. This allows us to swiftly reroute transport flows, ensuring that your goods move seamlessly from production facilities to central warehouses and, ultimately, to your valued end customers. 🌐 𝐄𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐧-𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞-𝐈𝐧-𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐥 (𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐅) 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 With our control tower and carrier management team in place, we are not merely responding to challenges – we are anticipating and mitigating them. This proactive stance not only safeguards your supply chain but also ensures that your OTIF performance remains consistently high. 🤝 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 Adaptability and foresight are at the heart of what we do. At [Your Company Name], we invite you to join us in navigating the complexities of the supply chain landscape. Let's work together to guarantee customer satisfaction, even in the face of unexpected disruptions. #SupplyChainResilience #ProactiveLogistics #SupplyChain

𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 Buying transport to ship your goods via the road is relatively simple. As a Supply Chain Manager, you know this. However, getting a clear idea about the total costs is more challenging. 𝐖𝐡𝐲? Well, you have to deal with many different cost components within transport. 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬 First, you have the freight rate as the basis of the charge. The most common extra charge is the fuel surcharge, which fluctuates. Then, carriers claim waiting hours due to long queues at the \(un\)loading locations. In addition, deliveries might have to occur at night or evening, which also brings extra costs, as does pallet exchange and avis. 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Cancellations happen, and they come with a price. So, how much should be paid for a cancellation? And what if this cancellation happens with the truck on its way to its destination? Or, what if your customer refuses the goods and the driver has to return your goods to the loading site? 𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬 Yes there can be more, other accessorial charges like export documentation, ferries and such can occur. Perhaps these are not always applicable, but be careful: they can seriously add up to your total freight spend. 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞... As if the multitude of different costs isn't enough, there is another complicating factor: Each carrier has its own rates for all mentioned costs. 𝐒𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐧𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬? To control your total transport costs, it is essential to have complete knowledge about all of these accessorial charges as a #supplychain Manager. Therefore, you want to have a sound knowledge of transport, a complete administration of all the charges involved and have them accessible in a clear report. This way, you can keep your #transport costs within your #transportbudget.