How can shippers prepare for this possibility and for additional costs while maintaining efficiency?
Kilgore: We’re not sure how much they need to prepare since there is so much uncertainty around both the timing of this regulation as well as the framework that will be implemented. The pressure to reduce carbon footprint as a measure of good corporate citizenship will continue to increase through the media and through environmentally focused non-profits. Klappich: That’s correct. I don’t think anyone really knows the extent or specifics of cap and trade, but clearly, since transportation represents a large portion of the carbon footprint of logistics organizations, adopting a transportation management system (TMS) is the logical starting point. Gonzalez: I couldn’t agree with Dwight more on this. If you’re still managing your transportation operations with spreadsheets and fax machines, now’s the time to consider investing in a TMS. The “greenest” action shippers can take is making sure that loads are optimized and that you’re routing your shipments as efficiently as possible. LM: Her
