Sustainable Logistics Excellence Award

DP World is transforming logistics in Europe by redesigning supply chains to reduce emissions while improving performance. Guided by its sustainability strategy, Our World, Our Future, and aligned with its net zero commitment by 2050 with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-validated targets, the company is embedding low-carbon solutions across transport, infrastructure and operations.

A key example is the Atlas service, a multimodal solution connecting Morocco with the UK and Northern Europe. By shifting 150,000 tonnes of produce from road to sea, Atlas reduces carbon emissions by up to 70% while improving reliability and supply chain resilience.

Alongside transport innovation, DP World is decarbonising logistics infrastructure through BREEAM-certified developments and embedded carbon thresholds, with its Lodz site achieving 286.8 kg CO₂e/m². In 2025, renewable energy, energy-efficient systems and electrification reduced emissions across European Contract Logistics sites by over 7,000 tCO₂e.

The company is also accelerating road freight decarbonisation through electrification low carbon fuels, alongside its Low Carbon Truck Programme, which enables immediate emissions reductions of up to 90%.

Through innovation, collaboration and scalable solutions, DP World is enabling lower carbon solutions and resilient supply chains across Europe and setting a higher standard for sustainable logistics.

FLS Group’s Drive The Change initiative is an integrated approach to reducing emissions in heavy-duty logistics through the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) fleets within real distribution networks.

Inspired by the idea of nature, the initiative reflects a shift from isolated sustainability actions to system-wide transformation, where fleet operations, charging infrastructure, energy management, and scheduling are aligned.

Through this deployment, the project has achieved an estimated reduction of 1,860 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent annually, with further reductions expected as the network expands.

Supported by a multi-stakeholder ecosystem and real-time performance tracking, Drive The Change demonstrates a scalable and operationally viable model for sustainable logistics.

Höegh Autoliners is redefining sustainable deep-sea vehicle logistics through a comprehensive transformation that combines next-generation vessel design, operational innovation, and close collaboration with automotive manufacturers.

At the core of the initiative is the introduction of the Aurora Class vessels, among the most environmentally advanced Pure Car and Truck Carriers ever built. These vessels integrate cutting-edge hydrodynamic design, enhanced energy efficiency, and multi-fuel capability, positioning the fleet for a future transition to zero-carbon fuels such as green ammonia.

The project goes beyond vessel technology. Advanced digital voyage optimization and energy management systems enable more efficient routing and resource utilization, reducing environmental impact while maintaining the reliability required by global automotive supply chains.

Equally important is the collaborative model developed with automotive OEM partners. Through these partnerships, manufacturers can actively reduce the carbon footprint of their global vehicle logistics and accelerate progress toward their own sustainability goals.

By aligning technological innovation, operational excellence, and customer collaboration, Höegh Autoliners demonstrates how large-scale maritime logistics can evolve toward a low-carbon future.

The initiative provides a scalable model for the logistics industry, supporting the automotive sector’s decarbonization journey while maintaining efficiency, resilience, and global connectivity.

Nextpower brings sustainable logistics to the European energy transition

As Europe grows its solar landscape, moving large volumes of solar energy equipment swiftly and sustainably has become a growing challenge. In Spain, traditional local logistics have relied heavily on diesel transport, contributing to inefficient timelines and a larger overall Scope 3 emissions.

In a real-world win, Nextpower is demonstrating how sustainable logistics can be both operationally viable and environmentally impactful—successfully moving 105 MW of utility-scale solar across the country while cutting emissions, without compromising delivery dates.

ReDew Trading FZE has built a high-impact sustainable logistics model across the UAE–Africa trade corridor, demonstrating how smarter operational design can reduce environmental impact while strengthening supply chain performance. Operating in the automotive spare parts and tyre sector, the company addressed persistent logistics challenges such as underutilized containers, avoidable product damage, repeated transport movements, and fragmented coordination across import, warehousing, and local distribution.

Through improved container optimization, stricter cargo-handling discipline, and better integration across sourcing, shipping, storage, and final delivery, ReDew Trading has created a more efficient and environmentally responsible logistics system. The result is a leaner cross-border supply chain that reduces waste, improves resource utilization, and supports more sustainable movement of goods into African markets.

What distinguishes this project is its practicality and scalability. ReDew Trading shows that sustainable logistics excellence does not depend only on major capital investment; it can also be achieved through disciplined planning, stronger coordination, and operational innovation. This makes the model especially relevant for emerging markets, where the opportunity to improve sustainability through better logistics design is significant.

By embedding sustainability into everyday logistics decisions, ReDew Trading is setting a replicable standard for commercially viable, environmentally responsible trade across Africa.

Van der Vlist’s patented bolster system sets a new benchmark for sustainable and efficient heavy cargo transport across Europe. It is currently designed in two variants: the S Bolster and the XL Bolster. The system offers flexibility for transporting a wide range of cargo, including construction equipment, materials handling equipment, and other oversized units. Its rail optimised construction maximises loading space while ensuring safe, secure, and repeatable cargo fixation.

A key strength of the bolster system is its ability to support a modal shift from road to rail, reducing emissions on long distance routes. Recent transports using the bolster system have demonstrated major CO₂ savings by combining rail, sea and road in smart multimodal chains. As new low emission corridors open across Europe, the system unlocks even greater environmental benefits and supports industry-wide sustainability goals.

Operationally, the bolsters provide reliable, cost efficient and versatile solutions within existing logistics networks. Their scalable design makes them suitable for broad adoption across sectors that require the movement of heavy or oversized equipment.

With its patented engineering, environmental impact, and growing European rail network, the bolster system strengthens Van der Vlist’s commitment to cleaner, safer and more efficient logistics.