{"id":5347,"date":"2026-04-24T08:17:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T08:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.addhelix.com\/?p=5347"},"modified":"2026-04-27T16:00:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T16:00:58","slug":"nachhaltigkeit-in-der-lebensmittellogistik","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.addhelix.com\/en\/nachhaltigkeit-in-der-lebensmittellogistik\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability in food logistics"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"min-height:33vw;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-fifth-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.addhelix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Lebensmittel_Nachhaltig_addhelixWS_CoPilot24042026.jpg\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"61% 42%\" style=\"object-position:61% 42%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.addhelix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Lebensmittel_Nachhaltig_addhelixWS_CoPilot24042026.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.addhelix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Lebensmittel_Nachhaltig_addhelixWS_CoPilot24042026-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.addhelix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Lebensmittel_Nachhaltig_addhelixWS_CoPilot24042026-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.addhelix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Lebensmittel_Nachhaltig_addhelixWS_CoPilot24042026-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.addhelix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Lebensmittel_Nachhaltig_addhelixWS_CoPilot24042026-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-nachhaltigkeit-in-der-lebensmittellogistik\"><br><strong><strong>Sustainability in food logistics<\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-default has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7f44ac88 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0e0a5664 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-praktische-schritte-fur-kleine-und-grosse-unternehmen\"><strong><strong>Practical steps for small and large businesses<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The demands placed on food logistics are constantly increasing: <br>Freshness, safety and transparency must be guaranteed at all times \u2013 even as cost pressures mount and our responsibility towards the environment and society grows.<br><strong>Sustainability<\/strong> is no longer just a 'nice-to-have', but a key competitive factor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">But how can one <strong>Green Logistics<\/strong> put into practice \u2013 including for <strong>small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)<\/strong>? This article outlines practical approaches and scalable measures for more sustainable food logistics.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d2fb9c72 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-warum-nachhaltigkeit-in-der-lebensmittellogistik-so-entscheidend-ist\"><strong>Why sustainability in food logistics<br>is so crucial<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Food is one of the most sensitive types of goods in logistics. Temperature fluctuations, detours or empty runs not only affect quality and costs, but also the carbon footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, the expectations of retailers, end customers and legislators are rising:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lower emissions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transparent supply chains<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resource-efficient processes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sustainability thus becomes <strong>Management role \u2013 independent<\/strong><br><strong>by company size<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-content-5fd69529 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-zentrale-herausforderungen-fur-kleine-und-grosse-logistikunternehmen\"><strong>Key challenges for small and large logistics companies<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many companies face similar questions, albeit under different circumstances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High emissions caused by inefficient routes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Empty runs and poor capacity utilisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited resources for large-scale sustainability projects (particularly among SMEs)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of transparency throughout the supply chain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The good news is that sustainability doesn\u2019t have to start with major investments \u2013 but with <strong>better decisions in day-to-day operations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange-gradient-background has-background has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5ccca7b9 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-655a607c wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-9f5dde4fbb934d04592aed86e3405381\" id=\"h-praktische-schritte-fur-mehr-nachhaltigkeit-im-logistikalltag\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Practical steps towards greater sustainability in day-to-day logistics<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:1rem;border-top-right-radius:1rem;border-bottom-left-radius:1rem;border-bottom-right-radius:1rem;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-touren-intelligent-planen-statt-nur-verwalten\"><strong>1. Touren intelligent planen \u2013 statt nur verwalten<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Optimised route and tour planning reduces unnecessary mileage and significantly cuts fuel consumption.<br>Fewer detours means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lower costs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lower CO\u2082 emissions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher quality of planning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:1rem;border-top-right-radius:1rem;border-bottom-left-radius:1rem;border-bottom-right-radius:1rem;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-leerfahrten-vermeiden-und-auslastung-erhohen\"><strong>2. Avoid empty runs and increase capacity utilisation<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Vehicles that are not fully utilised are one of the biggest contributors to CO\u2082 emissions in the logistics sector. Better planning allows journeys to be consolidated and return loads to be integrated \u2013 even with complex delivery structures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:1rem;border-top-right-radius:1rem;border-bottom-left-radius:1rem;border-bottom-right-radius:1rem;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-transparenz-als-basis-fur-co\u2082-reduktion\"><strong>3. Transparency as the basis for CO\u2082 reduction<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Only by gaining an overview of journeys, distances and processes can emissions be reduced in a targeted manner. Digital solutions provide the necessary data foundation for <strong>measurable reduction in CO\u2082 emissions<\/strong> \u2013 without any additional administrative burden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:1rem;border-top-right-radius:1rem;border-bottom-left-radius:1rem;border-bottom-right-radius:1rem;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-nachhaltigkeit-skalierbar-denken-besonders-fur-kmu\"><strong>4. Thinking about sustainability in a scalable way \u2013 particularly for SMEs<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">SMEs need flexible solutions that grow with the business. Instead of stand-alone solutions or Excel spreadsheets, <strong>scalable digital tools<\/strong> crucial for sustainable planning \u2013 both today and tomorrow.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained has-background\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;background-image:url(&apos;https:\/\/www.addhelix.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Helix.png&apos;);background-position:0% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size:contain;\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5f47d0dd wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-nachhaltige-transportlosungen-mit-addhelix-road\"><strong>Sustainable transport solutions with addHelix Road<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong>addHelix Road<\/strong> addHelix helps food logistics providers to integrate sustainability directly into their operational transport planning:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Smart route and tour optimisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reducing empty runs and unnecessary mileage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better utilisation of vehicles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transparency for informed decisions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The result: <strong>less CO\u2082, greater efficiency<\/strong> \u2013 regardless of whether it is a small regional business or a larger logistics network.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-green-logistics-ist-kein-projekt-sondern-ein-prozess\"><strong><strong>Green logistics is not a project \u2013 it is a process<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Sustainability in food logistics is not achieved through individual measures, but through consistent optimisation across the entire supply chain.<br>Digital solutions help you to follow this path in a structured and practical way \u2013 step by step.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-luminous-vivid-amber-to-luminous-vivid-orange-gradient-background has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-f9966b0e5502ba2826b05131ba47d1c2\" id=\"h-faqs-haufige-fragen-zur-nachhaltigen-lebensmittellogistik\"><strong>FAQs: <strong>Frequently asked questions about sustainable food logistics<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-022459ed wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52009084 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:1rem;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--shadow-1)\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>1. <strong><strong>What is Green Logistics?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Green Logistics refers to logistics processes that specifically take into account environmental factors such as CO\u2082 reduction, resource conservation and efficient transport routes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52009084 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:1rem;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--shadow-1)\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>2. <strong><strong>Is sustainable logistics only relevant for large companies?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>No. SMEs in particular benefit from scalable solutions that combine efficiency and sustainability without high barriers to entry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52009084 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:1rem;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--shadow-1)\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>3. <strong><strong>How can I reduce CO\u2082 emissions in the short term?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Emissions can be significantly reduced simply through optimised route planning, improved vehicle utilisation and fewer empty runs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-white-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52009084 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:1rem;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--shadow-1)\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>4. <strong><strong>What role does digitalisation play in sustainable logistics?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/summary>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Digital solutions create transparency, enable better decision-making and make sustainability measurable and manageable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7f44ac88 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0e0a5664 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-jetzt-den-nachsten-schritt-gehen\"><strong> Take the next step now<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out how addHelix Road can help you achieve more efficient and sustainable food logistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons 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