In the first part: Impact of hydrogen on logistics Part 1: Road Transportation, we considered truck transportation and the production of hydrogen. But often in logistics, one shipment is completed using multiple modes of transportation. So, we need to look at all transportation options. Furthermore, we should not evaluate transportation options only in terms of time and cost alone, but also in terms of the efficiency and sustainability of the means of transport.
Sure, making logistics processes resource-efficient and environmentally friendly has been the goal of many companies for years – a process that is still ongoing. The most common reasons why companies decide to invest in energy-efficient and environmentally friendly measures include rising energy prices, pressure from stakeholders such as competitors, employees or customers, or political and legal requirements.