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DIGITAL
LOGISTICS HELPS
IN UTILISING THE
FULL CAPACITY
OF NOT ONLY
TRUCKS BUT
ALSO OTHER
VEHICLES IN
THE FLEET.
distance traversed by the fleet. It also
reduces the time spent in traffic jams. This
helps in reducing the fuel consumption
and the emission of CO2 and other gases
by a significant margin.
• Electronic documentation
The traditional documentation process
during shipping, receiving and transit
requires a lot of paper which has a direct
link to deforestation. Digital logistics
makes the entire documentation process
automated and electronic, thereby
significantly contributing to reduce
deforestation by foregoing the usage of
massive amounts of paper.
Trends in logistics that are going to
boost sustainable development
The logistics industry is set to be in the cusp of
technological revolution. New breakthroughs
in technologies and their rapid adoption
would help industries reduce their carbon
footprint and be more environmentally
responsible. The key trends are:
• Electrified logistics fleet
Logistics service providers are
experimenting with the use of electric
vehicles in their fleet. Some players are
using e-bikes for inner-city deliveries.
The application of electric vehicles
has been concentrated in the last mile
segment as of now. The shift from
hydrocarbon vehicles to electric vehicles
will significantly lower the environmental
impact of logistics operations.
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