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Logistics uncertainty that remains about where exactly network operators should place their alternative fuel bets, or the complexity and expense of the infrastructure upgrades required to support them. This is also where a trusted 3PL partner earns its place. Rather than carrying the cost and risk of an alternative fuel transition alone, in-house operations can access new vehicle technologies and specialist expertise at pace. It turns a strategy operators can’ t yet afford into one they can act on today.
The research suggests operators no longer view transport purely as a cost center, but as a strategic lever for performance. To deliver on this, businesses that use a data-led approach to identify and rectify inefficiency precisely are the ones best placed to unlock strong returns on both cost and carbon.
It may feel like we’ re stuck in the middle of a longer-term transition, but competitive advantages, cost efficiencies, and the move toward a lower carbon economy don’ t have to be separate challenges. With the right approach, they can be a joint one.
Discover more about The Future of Transport at GXO by downloading part one of the insights paper. ■
Carl Hanson www. gxo. com
Carl Hanson is Managing Director, Transport, at GXO in the UK and Ireland. Prior to GXO, Carl led transport at Wincanton where he also managed various group functions including fleet, property, and procurement. Under his leadership, the group experienced business growth, substantial savings, and operational improvements across a ten-year period. tlimagazine. com 19