Sustainable Freight
Additional Case Studies
Telematics for Efficient Road Freight Operations (Freight Best Practice / Department
Telematics can provide information about performance that may be difficult to
collect by other means. This data can identify mechanical problems or poor driving
styles that can have a significant adverse effect on operating costs: excessive or
deteriorating fuel consumption; over-revving within a gear; harsh braking; gear
changing at inefficient engine revs; accelerator pedal pushed to the floor when
accelerating.
Solar roof to save energy (FedEx, USA)
FedEx case study on their efforts on substituting power generation with renewable sources using existing assets.
Introduction of Power Saving Technology
Case study on the reduce electricity consumption. In this particular case in the first 6 months after installation € 1,200 could be saved. The investment will be amortized in just over one year.
Double-deck Cargo for Increased Efficiency (Emons Cargo)
Aim was to reduce the number of transport movements by developing a double-deck truck.
Based on a technique used in the glass industry, trailer capacity was increased
from 33 to 52 europallets. All trailers are equipped with their own handling equipment.
Use of Intermodal Transport (Ewals Cargo Care)
Ewals sought to enhance and draw advantages from intermodal transport.
Ewals has set up a hub-and-spoke network for long-distance haulage. At least
two modes are used to transport the cargo from pick-up to delivery.
Monitoring Fuel Consumption (Ewals Cargo Care)
Development of special data sheets to monitor fuel consumption per truck.
Improved Vehicle Utilization through Mobile Sludge Drainage (Joma
The company searched for suitable technologies to reduce environmental impact.
The Moos KSA system, with a specially equipped tank vehicle, was introduced for
suctioning sludge from cesspits. When the waste water is sucked up into the vehicle’s
tank, a polymer is added that causes the sludge to flake, making it easier for the water
to pass through the tank’s filters.
Eco Guardian – Lower Emissions and Fuel Consumption by a Comparative Trial of
Vehicle Technologies (J. W. Suckling Transport Limited)
The objective of the Eco Guardian project (stage 1) was to conduct a comparative
trial between two initially identical vehicles, one of which was then equipped with
particle filters and operated on ultra-low-sulphur diesel (ULSD). The trial covered fuel
consumption, emissions of the four main air pollutants (HC, CO, NOx and particles) and
the costs involved.
Improvement in aerodynamics (Aspray Transport Ltd / Freight Best Practice)
Improved fuel efficiency by retrofitting with aftermarket options.
Methods: Review the options and use the relevant Freight Best Practice guide (see
below) to get an overview of the different options. Cost/benefit analysis with the help of
special software.