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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.  For more information, visit: https://www.smartfreightcentre.org/en/ https://academy.smartfreightcentre.org/

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

    1D AGO

    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

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

    MAY 1

    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

    23 min
  3. Episode 24 | How To Create LETS in Aviation and Account for It Safely

    MAR 18

    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

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

    MAR 3

    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. 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

    26 min
  5. Episode 22 | The Catalyst Series: Milence – Enabling Electric Road Freight at Scale

    FEB 26

    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

    31 min
  6. Episode 21 | The Catalyst Series: Girteka’s Approach to Fleet Innovation, Electrification and Collaboration

    FEB 17

    Episode 21 | The Catalyst Series: Girteka’s Approach to Fleet Innovation, Electrification and Collaboration

    What does it really take to deploy zero-emission trucks at scale across Europe? In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Catalyst Series, SFC CEO Christoph Wolff sits down with Girteka’s Former Chief Commercial Officer, Mark Mulder, to share a clear-eyed view of the practical challenges and opportunities – from residual value uncertainty to infrastructure planning and operational realities. In this conversation, we cover: - Operating one of Europe’s largest asset-based fleets - The viability of battery-electric and hydrogen trucks for long-haul - TCO risks and the missing second-hand market for electric vehicles - Why collaborative shipper–carrier design is key to scaling zero-emission freight 🎓 Explore our courses and other educational resources on Road Freight Electrification: https://bit.ly/Academy-fec

    31 min
  7. Episode 20 | The Catalyst Series: Catalyzing SAF and Navigating the Future of Clean Aviation

    FEB 3

    Episode 20 | The Catalyst Series: Catalyzing SAF and Navigating the Future of Clean Aviation

    In this episode of the Catalyst podcast series, Smart Freight Centre CEO Christoph Wolff sits down with Theye Veen, Chief Commercial Officer and Co-Founder of SkyNRG — one of the world’s pioneers in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). From launching the first SAF-powered flights to navigating the challenges of scaling production, Theye shares SkyNRG’s 15-year journey, key inflection points, and what’s needed to make SAF bankable at scale. The discussion dives into the role of EU mandates like ReFuelEU, the financing "valley of death" for e-SAF projects, and how corporate and policy support can accelerate the path to zero-emission aviation. Want to accelerate your aviation decarbonization journey? Explore our courses and other educational resources here https://bit.ly/Academy-aviation

    21 min
  8. Episode 19 | The Leadership Series: How is sustainability at the core of UltraTech's success?

    JAN 19

    Episode 19 | The Leadership Series: How is sustainability at the core of UltraTech's success?

    In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, we sit down with Rajeev Mehta, Chief Logistics Officer at UltraTech Cement, to explore how India’s largest cement producer is driving sustainability across its logistics network.  UltraTech is rethinking low-carbon logistics across every mode of transport:  Expanding coastal and rail terminals to shift freight to cleaner modes Piloting EVs and scaling up LNG and CNG transport Reducing emissions through ready-mix concrete and bulk distribution Building a culture of sustainability through training and stakeholder education Rajeev shares how data and people are central to UltraTech’s decarbonization journey, as well as why customer demand for zero-emission deliveries is accelerating change across the sector. He highlights the importance of innovation, collaboration, and education in stimulating change.   Watch the full episode to learn how UltraTech is turning sustainability from a corporate goal into everyday practice across one of India’s largest supply chains.  Want to follow in their footsteps and start your own decarbonization journey? Explore SFC Academy: https://bit.ly/SFCAcademyCourseCatalog

    8 min
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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.  For more information, visit: https://www.smartfreightcentre.org/en/ https://academy.smartfreightcentre.org/

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  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
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