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The Manifesto for intermodal, low-carbon, efficient, and resilient freight transport was launched today at the UN Global Supply Chain Forum, organized by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and Barbados. Read and sign the manifesto: https://lnkd.in/exn-XX3J Governments and businesses must prioritize low-carbon, efficient logistics. Urgent actions are needed to transition to zero-emission fuels and optimize logistics systems. #UICrail has been pivotal in co-initiating this manifesto, advocating for sustainable rail transport. Join us and support the transformation of freight transport! Over 30 organizations have pledged their support. #freight #logistics #transport #UNSupplyChain #UICrail

🤝 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗮𝗹, 𝗹𝗼𝘄-𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻, 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀. At Smart Freight Centre, we advocate for a systematic approach to decarbonizing the logistics industry. This includes crucial collaboration between governments, the industry, and policies which provide long-term guidance on achieving goals consistent with the 1.5°C by 2050 pathway. 🌍🚛 Recently, we partnered up with SLOCAT Partnership on Sustainable, Low Carbon Transport, CONCITO, IDDRI, International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), UIC - International union of railways #UICrail, and World Resources Institute to launch the Manifesto for Intermodal, Low-Carbon, Efficient, and Resilient Freight Transport and Logistics. The initiative calls on governments and businesses to: 🔋 Take immediate actions necessary in the transition from fossil fuels to zero-emission fuels and renewable energy; 📦 Optimize the logistics systems. Accelerating the transformation of freight transport and logistics is among the most impactful steps the global community can take to enable positive socio-economic transformations by mid-century. 🚀 📖 To read more about the Manifesto: https://lnkd.in/exn-XX3J ✍️ To support the Manifesto: https://lnkd.in/euQYtBgm #TransformingFreightTransport #LogisticsDecarbonization #SustainableLogistics #Collaboration

𝐑𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬! IDDRI and the Deep Decarbonization Pathways initiative are supporting for several years a higher visibility of this question in the international climate agenda and an organisation of the dialogue informed by national and sectoral transition analyses, including shippers and industrial development and trade policy makers. Our analysis shows that: 1. Current objectives and measures in Nationally Determined Contributions related to the sustainable transition of the mobility of goods and materials are largely overlooked and very limited compared to measures for the transition of the mobility of people. 2. Most freight-related targeted transformations are focused on the development of low-carbon fuels and vehicles, such as advanced biofuels or low-carbon electricity and the reduction of vehicle fuel consumption. While this shift away from fossil fuel use in freight transport is necessary, it is not a silver bullet. 3. Such energy-centered approach often neglects important options for a sustainable transition. The development of infrastructures and incentives for rail, waterways, and coastal logistics is for example critical to avoid a path dependency towards road logistics and to reduce the transition pressure on the energy system. The shift in industrial and consumption systems towards less resource-intensive, circular and local economies is also critical to continue develop while moderating the transport demand and kilometers travelled. This was therefore natural to co-initiate the 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗮𝗹, 𝗟𝗼𝘄-𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻, 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 with other international organizations committed to the sustainable transition of freight transport and logistics. This initiative was introduced this week 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺, hosted by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Government of Barbados. 𝗪𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝗽𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝘂𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼: https://lnkd.in/exn-XX3J SLOCAT Partnership on Sustainable, Low Carbon Transport, Kuehne Foundation Climate Action, Smart Freight Centre, World Resources Institute, UIC - International union of railways #UICrail#UICrail#UICrail#UICrail, International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), CONCITO, UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Christoph Wolff, Mark Major, Maruxa Cardama, Philip Turner, Olivia Wessendorff, Ben Welle, Joo Hyun Ha, Lucie Anderton CEnv, Jan Hoffmann, Henrik Gudmundsson

Global freight transport is increasingly both a cause and casualty of climate change. Freight is today responsible for more than 40% of CO2 from the transport sector with additional emissions arising from logistic services like warehousing and terminals. Meanwhile climate change is increasingly causing disruptions and cost hikes to transport and trade flows as well as to the delivery of daily necessities, bringing severe harm especially to low-income and other vulnerable groups in the Global South. Transforming freight transport and logistics is therefore crucial for reducing global energy consumption and emissions and will also be a key lever to boosting local production, jobs, tax revenues, and resilience to shocks at local and global levels. Transforming freight transport is likely one of the most impactful steps the global community can take to enable positive socio-economic transformations by mid-century. This will require urgent and bold actions from governments and businesses around the globe. We therefore urge stakeholders in the freight and logistics sectors to consult and sign on to the recently released 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗮𝗹, 𝗟𝗼𝘄-𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻, 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀: https://lnkd.in/exn-XX3J. Camilla Jain Holtse Kenneth Riis Jensen Thomas Danielsen Dan Jørgensen Karsten Lauritzen Jacob K. Clasen Jesper Kronborg Martin Aabak Jeppe Juul  Allan Larsen Britta Gammelgaard CONCITO is proud to be co-initiator of this Manifesto along with SLOCAT Partnership on Sustainable, Low Carbon Transport; Kuehne Foundation Climate Action; IDDRI; International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF); Smart Freight Centre; UIC - International union of railways #UICrail; and the World Resources Institute.

Delighted to see that the potential of freight transport and logistics regarding sustainable transport is starting to be recognized! We need to unlock that potential. Take a look at the manifesto. #logistics #Freight #Transport #UNSupplyChain

We are happy to support the Manifesto for intermodal, low-carbon, efficient and resilient freight transport and logistics which was launched today at the first United Nations Global Supply Chain Forum organised by UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the Government of Barbados from 21 – 24 May 2024. What is #TransformingFreightTransport? Governments and businesses need to prioritise systems that efficiently and resiliently combine low-carbon services from the first to the last mile, be that local or intercontinental. Urgent actions are needed to transition to zero emission fuels and renewable energy, optimising logistics systems and creating local and circular value chains. Why do we need this transformation? In a world of interconnected challenges, our economies and societies must transform to remain competitive, equitable and resilient, while keeping global warming to 1.5ºC. Accelerating the transformation of freight transport and logistics is among the most impactful steps the global community can take to enable overall positive socio-economic transformations by mid-century. SLOCAT Partnership on Sustainable, Low Carbon Transport and Kühne Foundation together with CONCITO IDDRI International Transport Workers’ Federation, Smart Freight Centre, UIC - International union of railways #UICrail and World Resources Institute have co-initiated this manifesto. Visit the manifesto website and learn about the critical enablers to enable this transformation! https://lnkd.in/exn-XX3J

🤝 ALICE supports the Manifesto for intermodal, low-carbon, efficient and resilient freight transport and logistics. This document, co-initiated by SLOCAT Partnership on Sustainable, Low Carbon Transport, the Kühne Foundation together with CONCITO, IDDRI, International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF), Smart Freight Centre, UIC - International union of railways #UICrail#UICrail, and the World Resources Institute, calls for urgent and transformative actions to address global challenges in the freight transport and logistics sector. Launched at the United Nations Global Supply Chain Forum in Bridgetown, Barbados on 21 May 2024, the manifesto emphasises the need for systems that efficiently and resiliently combine low-carbon services from local deliveries to intercontinental shipments. Key pillars include ambitious targets, resilient corridors, zero emission fuels, local value chains, equitable investment, integrated planning, transparent reporting and capacity building. ALICE remains committed to facilitating the transition to net zero emissions logistics through innovation, collaboration and policy support. Endorsing this manifesto is in line with its mission to drive sustainable and resilient change in the freight transport sector. More information: https://lnkd.in/eYXyFBwH #SustainableLogistics #FreightTransport #LogisticsInnovation #NetZero #Collaboration #ResilientTransport 

As people of yesterday, today and tomorrow, especially in the last century and a half, we seem to be trying to exhaust the world's resources as soon as possible. It is as if we are trying to ensure that there is nothing left for the next generations, no air, no water, no bread to eat. With this awareness, we cannot ignore the organizations, groups and people who are making efforts to save the last remaining clean air, water and bread and to ensure the future of the world. One of these efforts was made this year by the "Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey". 👏 With the initiative of the "Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye", the request to declare "November 26" as “United Nations World Sustainable Transport Day,” which was brought to the agenda of the #UnitedNations by #Türkiye, was discussed and accepted at the "UN General Assembly" in New York. 👏 #TOBB had made an initiative before the relevant authorities in order to increase the appreciation and awareness of the transportation and logistics sector, which carries the entire burden of international trade, and all segments working in this sector, especially professional drivers. In this context, November 26 was declared as the "United Nations World Sustainable Transport Day" at the "UN General Assembly". Starting this year, #November26th of each year will be celebrated as the #UnitedNationsWorldSustainableTransportDay! Thank you TOBB and United Nations! 🙏 https://lnkd.in/eQ_rjVp4 #WorldSustainableTransportDay #PublicTransportBenefits UITP

The Contours of a Net Zero Emission Transport Sector in Asia https://lnkd.in/e4p2dJuS In Asia, many countries are committing to net zero emission targets. However, the decarbonization of the transport sector in Asia needs to take place in a growing transport sector with more transport infrastructure and passenger and freight activity. There is still a lack of a common understanding of the implications of the net zero transition in the transport sector in Asia. This background paper identifies the broad contours, key insights, and characteristics of the zero-emissions transport sector and the consequences for transport policy, planning, and investments. We conclude that the transport sector decarbonization in Asia will require a systemic transformation. The route to net-zero emissions in Asia involves reducing transport demand, ensuring a shift toward the most efficient travel modes, and simultaneously decarbonising vehicles and fuels. The review identifies several headwinds and tailwinds in this transition. #decarbonization #parisagreement #netzero #transport #Asia

The insights from the recent ESPO (European Sea Ports Organisation) Conference show it's clear that the path to net-zero ports is not just a distant goal but a present-day action plan. Achieving net zero requires a multifaceted approach, where investments in Scope 3 emissions reporting are vital. Scope 3 encompasses all indirect emissions that occur in a port's value chain, including those from shipping and logistics. By investing in accurate reporting and reduction strategies for these emissions, ports unlock new levels of environmental accountability and performance. The discussion around Scope 3 also highlights the competitiveness factor. Ports that measure, report, and improve their Scope 3 emissions profile will not only be leaders in sustainability but will also be seen as partners of choice for businesses seeking to align with their own green mandates. As geopolitical risks escalate, ports must prioritize resilience. Part of this resilience is environmental, ensuring that ports can withstand and adapt to the changing climate and its impacts on infrastructure and operations. Investing in emissions reductions, especially in Scope 3, is part of fortifying ports against these challenges. Transparent reporting of Scope 3 emissions fosters trust and opens dialogue between ports and the broader community. It's about taking moral responsibility for the future we're crafting and providing a model for industries and sectors worldwide. CEOs, like Benoit Rochet of Port Boulogne Calais, emphasize the focus on Scope 3 emissions as a critical battlefront against climate change. Such leadership can inspire a domino effect, encouraging ports globally to harness the same commitment and drive towards comprehensive sustainability. In a time where European investment in port infrastructure is under scrutiny, it's imperative that Scope 3 emissions become a key consideration. EU's support can facilitate this transition, offering ports the financial backing and policy framework needed to take bold steps. Our colleagues Ani Matcharashvili and Stefana Sopco brought back valuable information, and we are confident the decarbonization landscape is expanding worldwide. Track and analyze emissions in and around the port to develop an actionable decarbonization strategy. EmissionInsider empowers ports to make better decisions to eliminate emissions from ships, trucks, and rail. #Scope3 #Decarbonization #Sustainability #NetZero