Smart Freight Conversations

Episode 26 | The Catalyst Series: Scaling SAF – How AIR France–KLM & AIT Worldwide Logistics Are Decarbonizing Air Freight

How can airlines and freight forwarders work together to scale sustainable aviation? In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Catalyst Series, SFC CEO Christoph Wolff speaks with Blaise Brigaud (Senior Vice President Group Sustainability, Air France–KLM) and Chelsea Lamar (Vice President Sustainability, AIT Worldwide Logistics) about how collaboration can accelerate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) adoption through transparent partnerships, Book and Claim systems, and practical decarbonization strategies. Key takeaways: • Book and Claim is essential for scaling SAF adoption today • Trust, transparency, and credible chain of custody are critical for market confidence • Collaboration across shippers, freight forwarders, airlines, and regulators is key to accelerating sustainable air freight From customer demand and commercial realities to regulatory barriers and market scaling, this conversation highlights what it takes to move sustainable air freight from early adoption toward mainstream implementation. Explore our courses in Aviation decarbonization: https://bit.ly/Academy-aviation?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_campaign=program-page #SustainableAviation #SAF #Decarbonization #AirFreight #SupplyChain #BookAndClaim #SmartFreightCentre #Sustainability #AirFranceKLM #AITWorldwideLogistics Learn more about SFC: https://smartfreightcentre.org/en/  Follow us on social media: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-freight-centre/  Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/smartfreightcentre.bsky.social  Buzzsprout  https://smartfreightconversations.buzzsprout.com

Episode 25 | Freight Emissions 101: Simplifying Scope 3 and Reporting with The GLEC Framework

Why do freight emissions matter so much for sustainability and logistics professionals? In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations, Andy Golding, Director Strategic Services, sits down with Rebecca Powell, Senior Program Manager for GLEC at SFC, to unpack: - Why freight emissions are a major part of corporate carbon footprints - How the GLEC Framework simplifies logistics emissions accounting - The connection between GLEC Framework and ISO 14083 - Why credible emissions data is essential for sustainable logistics procurement - How businesses can begin their freight decarbonization journey today Whether you are in sustainability, procurement, or logistics, this conversation provides practical insights into building credible emissions reporting and driving zero-emissions logistics. Explore our courses and other educational resources to learn more about this topic: https://bit.ly/Academy-glec?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=program-pag#FreightDecarbonization Learn more about SFC: https://smartfreightcentre.org/en/  Follow us on social media: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-freight-centre/  Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/smartfreightcentre.bsky.social  Buzzsprout https://smartfreightconversations.buzzsprout.com

Episode 24 | How To Create LETS in Aviation and Account for It Safely

In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations, Andy Golding, Director Strategic Services at Smart Freight Centre, sits down with Andrea Schoen, Chief Development Officer, to unpack the world of Low Emission Transport Services (LETS) in aviation. What are LETS, and how can they help companies reduce emissions through the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)? How does fuel attribution work, and what systems are needed to ensure credibility and avoid double counting? Andrea explains how LETS can be implemented with integrity through proof of sustainability, carbon accounting, registries, and auditing, and how the simple idea of "repacking the emissions rucksack" can help make complex systems more understandable. Key topics discussed: - The role of SAF in aviation LETS - How to attribute low-emission fuels to individual shipments - Key requirements for credible, auditable LETS - How to get started as a carrier, forwarder, or shipper - Why LETS are a crucial mechanism for scalable aviation decarbonization Explore Smart Freight Centre Academy's courses and other educational resources in aviation: https://bit.ly/Academy-maritime

Episode 23 | The Catalyst Series: How ShipZero Is Driving Data-Driven Freight Decarbonization

How do you actually decarbonize freight — without building trucks or producing fuel? In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations, SFC CEO Christoph Wolff speaks with Tobias Bohnhoff, CEO of shipzero, about the critical role of data in freight decarbonization. They discuss: – Why data is the foundation of credible climate action – Primary vs. modeled emissions data – The scaling potential of Book & Claim – How logistics providers build green freight products – The role of policy, business case, and climate budgets Freight decarbonization doesn’t start with fuel — it starts with decision-grade data. To understand more about the topic, explore our course offerings and free educational media resources [https://academy.smartfreightcentre.org/glec?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=glec_program_page]. Learn more about SFC: https://smartfreightcentre.org/en/  Follow us on social media: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-freight-centre/  Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/smartfreightcentre.bsky.social

Episode 22 | The Catalyst Series: Milence – Enabling Electric Road Freight at Scale

In this episode, Christoph Wolff, CEO of Smart Freight Centre speaks with Roel Vissers, Chief Commercial Officer of Milence, about building Europe’s first dedicated charging network for heavy-duty electric trucks. Milence — a joint venture between Volvo Group, TRATON Group and Daimler Truck — is working to break the “chicken-and-egg” barrier slowing electric truck adoption. In this episode, we cover: • The chicken-and-egg barrier in electrification • Public vs. depot charging economics • Grid constraints and permitting delays • Electric truck availability and use cases • Residual value risk and Total Cost of Ownership With 33 hubs already operational and further expansion planned this year, Milence is shaping the backbone of zero-emission road freight across Europe. Watch the full conversation and learn how infrastructure, policy, and industry collaboration must align to accelerate freight decarbonization. Learn more about SFC: https://smartfreightcentre.org/en/  Follow us on social media: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/smart-freight-centre/  Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/smartfreightcentre.bsky.social