Navigating Sustainability: What Solutions Are Available for Road Freight Transport & Logistics?
The logistics industry, particularly road freight transport, plays a critical role in modern economies. However, it is also a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and air pollution. To address these challenges and comply with the European Union’s (EU) ambitious environmental regulations, various sustainable solutions are being developed and implemented. So far, no single […]
Empowering Driving Trainers With BEV Expertise
Today, the quality of road transportation services relies heavily on the skills and expertise of truck drivers. With educational programs, repeated training, and course upgrades, drivers can not only provide exceptional services to clients but also make the experience of logistics services smoother, more positive and professional. The same principle applies to sustainable transport solutions. […]
Is EU Involvement Key to a Zero-Emissions Future for Trucking?
Every industry that operates today is aiming to reduce its emissions going forward and trucking is no exception to the trend. Multiple stakeholders are interested in seeing zero-emissions trucks delivering loads globally. Governments worldwide, including the European Union (EU), are enforcing stringent deadlines for achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The question is, how much does […]
BEVI – Decarbonize Your Supply Chain With This Easy Tool
Girteka has recently launched a pioneering tool in the logistics industry known as the Battery Electric Vehicle Insight (BEVI). This tool is uniquely designed to allow businesses to evaluate the feasibility and benefits of transitioning to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) for their logistics needs without the need of purchasing additional software. The BEVI stands as […]
The performance of BEV in operations
The transition to electric vehicles is not just a trend; it is one of the solutions to shift towards sustainable logistics whilst the industry navigates through the transition period. As global discussions intensify around decarbonizing transport and optimizing supply chains, adopting battery electric heavy goods vehicles (HDVs) emerges as a practical and effective solution. While […]
Introducing Sustainable Practices in Logistics
The logistics sector is actively seeking sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. But what are the real examples of sustainable logistics services solutions? The use of battery electric vehicles (BEV) and electric trailers is an innovative step in this direction. Take a look at the first available testing period of a fully electric truck and trailer […]
Electric Truck Charging: How Many Charging Stations Does Europe Need?
Decarbonisation of road freight is a key policy objective in the European Union (EU). As such, the transport sector finds itself under mounting pressure to transition towards more sustainable practices. Within this sector, the adoption of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), such as battery electric trucks (BETs), represents a major step toward achieving cleaner and more efficient […]
Electrification of Europe’s Truck Fleets: The Role of Grids
The drive towards greener transportation and logistics is accelerating. Many businesses are already opting for a variety of the more sustainable services on offer, aiming to ship their products at reduced emissions. Electric vehicles (EV) are emerging as a key component of this shift. Despite advancements in EV technology, particularly in battery capacity and range, […]
Introduction to the Sustainability Glossary: Key Concepts Simplified
As the logistics and transportation sectors move towards sustainability, understanding the terminology involved is crucial. Our educational campaign, aims to demystify these terms and promote a deeper understanding of sustainable transport solutions. This glossary provides straightforward explanations of important concepts like BEV, CSRD, ETS, and many many more. It’s designed to aid everyone from industry […]
Girteka Group Launches Educational Campaign on Sustainability
Today’s main challenge in the logistics and transport sectors is decarbonization. Electric trucks, intermodal transport, hydrogen powered vehicles, and biofuels are the most common solutions currently being discussed in terms of tackling the European Union’s (EU) ambitious emission reduction targets. However, understanding the discussion requires deep knowledge of details and technicalities and hard to understand […]