Special Session 5.5 - Driving Towards Sustainable Logistics: Facilitating Energy Transition in Logistics
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Special Sessions
| Wednesday, April 17, 2024 |
| 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM |
| Hall 8A-5 (Simmonscourt) |
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This session focuses on promoting sustainable logistics by exploring innovative ways to facilitate the energy transition. Discussions will include alternative fuels, electrification and smart logistics systems. The experts on the panel will provide a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of sustainable logistics systems, highlighting their potential to promote a more efficient and sustainable transportation ecosystem. The session will discuss and prioritize technologies and explore the feasibility of hydrogen, batteries and intermodal transportation solutions. The aim is to discuss progressive initiatives that will drive a greener future for the logistics sector.
Speakers:
Georgia Ayfantopoulou (CERTH)
Wolfgang Backhaus (Rupprecht Consult)
Sergio Barbarino (Procter & Gamble, Belgium)
Prof Verena Ehrler (ÉSEG School of Management in Lille and Paris, France)
Prof Eoin Plant (Edinburgh Napier University & Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport)
Moderator: Orestis Tsolakis (CERTH)
Speaker
Dr. Georgia Ayfantopoulou
CERTH-HIT
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Mr. Wolfgang Backhaus
Rupprecht Consult GmbH
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Mr Sergio Barbarino
Procter & Gamble
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Ms Verena Ehrler
IÉSEG School Of Management
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Assoc. Prof. Eoin Plant-O’Toole
Associate Professor In Logistics And Supply Chain Management
Edinburgh Napier University
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Mr. Orestis Tsolakis
CERTH/HIT
Moderator
