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The 'blue highway'
It's no secret that we are facing major changes in the business world at the moment. Energy crisis, labor shortage and the green transition to name a few.
It's no secret that we are facing major changes in the business world at the moment. Energy crisis, labor shortage and the green transition to name a few.
Of course, the logistics industry is also affected and aware of all these changes, and every day we work to adapt to developments so that we can continue to offer our customers and employees attractive solutions and a future-proof workplace.
Shortage of drivers
When driving on the highways in Denmark and throughout Europe, it's impossible not to notice the large number of trucks that are also driving there. Today, a lot of goods are transported around Europe by trucks.
But it's not a sustainable solution for the future.
Palle Mogensen, Director of Port Activities at H. Daugaard, articulates: "We are facing a future in the next 10-15 years with a major shortage of drivers - currently there is already a shortage of 450,000 drivers in Europe. It is unrealistic to think that there will be a solution to this challenge in the foreseeable future. Therefore, you have to look for other alternatives. Of course, the obvious one is to look at rail transportation, but there are challenges here too, because we are also hitting a capacity ceiling."
Focus on more sustainable solutions
Instead, we need to look into solutions that take advantage of economies of scale and are, of course, more sustainable alternatives to transportation by truck. Here, H. Daugaard sees a great future in shipping (transportation by ship). On the 'blue highway' there is plenty of space, unlike on highways, and instead of trucks carrying small amounts of goods, ships can carry thousands of tons of goods at a time.
When you think about the environment, it doesn't make sense to drive across Europe with trucks - even if you optimize driving behavior, tires, etc. At least not as the technology is now. Cars and trucks should be used for shorter distances and heavy freight traffic should be moved to the 'blue highway'.
Even though older ships also pollute, it still makes sense to take a closer look at this solution when talking about future shipping methods. Overall, it can obviously make better environmental sense to transport larger quantities of goods at once, so that we pollute less in the grand scheme of things by taking fewer trips. Shipping is the most environmentally friendly freight method today.
There is much to suggest that shipping has a big place in future transportation solutions because it can transport such large volumes of goods at once. At the same time, it can also meet the challenge of the huge shortage of drivers in Europe.
Get professional guidance
Of course, not all goods are suitable for shipping, so it's important that you always consult with experts in the field before choosing a specific shipping method for your goods.
An experienced and professional logistics partner will always be able to advise you based on your exact needs and wishes in terms of price, delivery time, sustainability and much more.
