Smart Freight Conversations
Welcome to the Smart Freight Conversations!
Our mission is to create world-class educational content and learning experiences for people at all levels of business, providing them access to practical, informative, and actionable learning to enhance their decarbonization efforts. Our podcast covers a wide range of topics related to that, and each episode features in-depth discussions with subject matter experts who share their insights and practical tips to help you decarbonize your logistics and freight operations.
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Smart Freight Conversations
Episode 9 | Beyond the Buzzword: Meaningful Collaboration in Sustainable Logistics
Collaboration is essential in logistics — but what does meaningful collaboration really look like when it comes to decarbonizing freight?
In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations, Andy Golding (Head of SFC Academy) is joined by Rik Arends (Senior Director at Smart Freight Centre) to explore how intentional, trust-based collaboration across the supply chain can drive progress toward zero-emission logistics.
You’ll learn:
- Why “let’s collaborate” is often just a buzzword — and how to move beyond it
- The 3 types of collaboration: vertical, horizontal, and ecosystem-wide
- What it takes to build trust and take action across complex logistics networks
- How companies can overcome the risks, trade-offs, and inertia that block progress
- What roles cargo owners and suppliers play in decarbonization
- How Smart Freight Centre supports real collaboration through training and facilitation
Want to dive deeper into real-world examples of logistics decarbonization?
Check out Net Zero Logistics Delivered — Smart Freight Centre’s flagship report featuring insights from over 50 companies: https://allchiefs.nl/net-zero-logistics-delivered-insights-and-inspiration-from-leading-organisations/
Want to learn more about collaboration? Enroll in SFC Academy courses, or explore other educational resources in Sustainable Logistics: https://bit.ly/Academy-sustainable-logistics
Learn more about SFC: https://smartfreightcentre.org/en/
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