Alto Consulting
Supply Chain and Logistics Consultants We Drive Performance
Green Logistics
Solutions .....
Our strategies to realise sustainable supply chains and transport operations involve as well Transport Avoidance, Operational as Technological strategies to reduce energy consumption and local and greenhouse gas emissions.
Transport Avoidance Strategies
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Strategy to reduce the demand for transport by eliminating unnecessary or avoidable transport.
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Reduction of volume and weight by clever design of products and packaging
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Reduction of distances between production and consumption
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Reduction of waste and the need to return waste or products
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Virtual exchanges and swaps ..
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Supply chain
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Supply chain integration
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Supply chain consolidation
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Collaborative logistics networks
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Eco-efficient purchasing
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Modal shift …
Trucking
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Supply chain integration
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Supply chain consolidation
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Collaborative logistics networks
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Supply chain configurations
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Better transport planning
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Eco Driving Training
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Reduced empty mileage
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Reduced highway speeds
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Reduced overnight idling
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Reduced pickup/drop off idling
Rail
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Reduced line haul speeds
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Reduced Empty mileage
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Reduced switchyard idling
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International collaboration
Marine
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Cold ironing (electrification)
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Reduced hotelling time
(minimizing the use of diesel powered auxiliary engines while in port) -
Reduced vessel speeds
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Use of larger ships
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Hull cleaning…
Air transport
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Use of continuous descent approach
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Increased load factors
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Reduced vertical separation minimums
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Reduced use of auxiliary power units
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Electrification of ground support equipment …
Retrofit
After-treatment devices to remove emissions from the engine exhaust; e.g. Diesel Particulate filters, NOx catalysts.
Repower
Replacing existing engine with a new engine that meets lower emission standards.
Refuel
Alternative and cleaner fuels such as emulsified (blended) diesel and biodiesel.
Repair/Rebuild
More and better maintenance to ensure that engines operate at maximum energy performance.
Replace
Replacement by newer equipment that meets higher emission standards.