Girteka: Where Precision Meets Responsibility
Pharmaceutical logistics is a delicate thread in the European supply chain connecting vital medical products with the people who depend on them.
HVO in logistics: an overview of services, impact, and future potential
As the pressure to reduce emissions builds on the regulatory front and beyond, driving sustainability in supply chains is essential. Logistics companies are in a position to lead the transition to greener fuels, responding to manufacturers’ aim of lowering their carbon footprint. Finding and adopting sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels is a fundamental step in […]
Girteka Launches Alternative Fuel Program to Accelerate Sustainable Logistics
Girteka has announced its new Alternative Fuel Program (AFP), a one of the key initiatives in the company’s drive to decarbonize logistics operations by integrating HVO fuel into daily operations. This innovative program is designed to help customers reduce their Scope 3 emissions from road transportation by up to 90% compared to traditional diesel. How […]
Understanding HVO Fuel and its Benefits for the Logistics Industry
The logistics industry is under increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact and meet global decarbonization goals. Companies will soon have to report on their Scope 3 emissions that includes logistics, and it is known to be in some cases up to 90% of the company’s total emissions. One of the solutions for immediate reduction of […]
Girteka Launches the Second Stage of its Sustainable Campaign
The pressing challenge of decarbonizing road transport continues to drive innovation and discussion within the logistics industry. With battery electric vehicles (BEVs) still facing adoption hurdles for long-distance travel, hydrogen technology being in its early stages, and the forthcoming EURO 7 standard expected to have limited impact, Girteka poses a crucial question: could intermodal and […]
Enhancing Road Transport with Intermodal Solutions
While Girteka is traditionally a road-focused company with a fleet of over 6,000 trucks and 7,000 trailers, its development of an intermodal rail network has become an integral part of its business offering. Intermodal services provide a complementary, environmentally friendly solution to long-distance full truckload (FTL) deliveries, addressing both sustainability and efficiency goals. Legislative Support […]
First Test of a Fully Electric Truck & Trailer Unit
As climate change drives the global push for sustainability, the logistics sector is at the forefront of this transformation. Transportation accounts for approximately 25% of global emissions, with a significant portion from road transport. In response to this, Girteka has put a strong emphasis on promoting sustainable transport solutions – particularly Battery-Electric Vehicles (BEVs) – […]
Intermodal Transport: Evaluating the Real Impact on Emissions Reduction
Intermodal transport is one of the key options for enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of today’s freight movement. A significant reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions can be achieved by prioritizing rail and sea transport for most of the journey. That is why, the European Commission (EC) aims to shift 30% of road freight over distances greater […]
The Greener Freight Transport Package: A Critical Overview
Freight transport is a crucial component of the global economy, yet it remains one of the significant contributors to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. To address this, the European Union (EU) has introduced the Greener Freight Transport Package, an ambitious set of regulations and initiatives aimed at making freight transport more sustainable. This package is a […]
Decoding Decarbonization: Girteka’s New Podcast Unveils the Future of Green Transport
Continuing its efforts to bring sustainable solutions into practice, Girteka is pleased to announce the next step in its educational campaign on sustainability in transportation: an insightful podcast series. This initiative focuses on bringing closer information about possibilities, benefits, and methods of decarbonizing supply chains, revealing such technologies and solutions as battery-electric vehicles (BEV), intermodal […]