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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, we sit down with Patricia Pinilla, Sustainability Initiatives Director at Normec Verifavia, to explore the real-world value of independent verification in the logistics decarbonization journey.

Patricia shares how Normec Verifavia:

• Bridges the gap between Smart Freight Centre frameworks and customer understanding
• Supports clients with verified Market-Based Measures (MBMs)
• Provides assurance that goes beyond regulation to create real accountability
• Builds trust across the supply chain, from carriers to shippers
• Helps organizations prepare for assurance through data transparency and readiness

Whether you're a carrier, LSP, or shipper, this episode offers an inside look at how verification supports market confidence and why understanding MBMs is becoming essential.

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In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, we speak with Golden Xing, Director of Global Logistics Operations at Lenovo, to explore how one of the world’s leading technology companies is advancing decarbonization across its global supply chain.

Golden shares how Lenovo:

• Became the first PC and smartphone manufacturer with near- and long-term emission reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
• Cut logistics emissions intensity by 32% over seven years, reaching its 2030 target five years early.
• Shifts freight from air to ocean to reduce emissions while maintaining delivery performance.
• Leads industry adoption of sustainable aviation and marine fuels in China and beyond.
• Expands the use of electric vehicles for final-mile delivery, now exceeding 35% of Lenovo’s fleet in China

From supplier engagement to clean transport innovation, Lenovo is showing how data, partnership, and accountability can make low-carbon logistics a reality.

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In this episode of Smart Freight Conversations: The Leadership Series, Moritz Tölke, Director for Green Projects at Sovereign Speed, shares how a medium-sized carrier is driving meaningful climate action without waiting for perfect conditions.

Moritz breaks down how Sovereign Speed:

• Is deploying HVO100 and scaling fleet electrification
• Uses primary fuel data instead of modeled estimates
• Builds trust with LSPs and shippers through transparent collaboration
• Tracks performance against science-based targets (SBTi)
• Actively contributes to Smart Freight Centre initiatives like Book & Claim, MBM, and sustainable procurement

This episode highlights how real decarbonization happens at the intersection of partnership, standards, and operational accountability, especially when the carriers themselves take the lead.