Logistics providers feeling the heat from customers wanting to go greener

Logistics operators are coming under considerable pressure from clients to show evidence of decarbonisation, according to a survey by the British International Freight Association (BIFA).

While legislation has traditionally been seen as the primary driver, the survey indicates a shift in tone in discussions surrounding logistics decarbonisation, with some 28% of participants now citing client pressure as the leading motivator.

In partnership with decarbonisation software platform Pledge, the survey aimed to evaluate the impact of carbon emissions awareness on forwarders and logistics service providers. Results show 69% of respondents consider calculating emissions is part of their daily activities and 15.5% integrating it into their business operations.

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