Kamps
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: The aerodynamic features used on Landstar’s van trailers are on the SmartWay-verified list of aerodynamic devices as providing EPA-verified fuel savings of 5% or more when used in conjunction with the LRR tires in its trailers. As a result of its fuel efficiency efforts, BCOs used 7.61 million fewer gallons of fuel in 2023 than they would have used running the same number of total miles but at the average miles per gallon in 2013.
LOGISTICS PLUS www.logisticsplus.com
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: In 2023, Kamps partnered with One Tree Planted to plant 1,000 trees in the Appalachian Forest. This project resulted in 19 tree species planted and more than 1,000 acres reforested.
economy through transportation and network optimization as well as inventory planning. Approximately 75% of distribution facilities leased and operated by Kenco use LED lighting. Its facilities have sensor switches, energy- efficient heating and cooling systems, electric materials handling equipment, energy-efficient kitchen equipment and office appliances, and recycling waste strategies to reduce warehousing carbon footprint. The company adheres to the Lean Six Sigma methodology to better eliminate unnecessary activities, optimize processes, and reduce waste. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: The 3PL typically reduces the carbon footprint of its transportation solutions by 7-15% through network and transportation optimization, inventory planning, packaging redesign, and other sustainable solutions. Its in-house Innovation Lab researches and develops supply chain technologies to drive safer, more efficient, and greener solutions.
Logistics Plus has financed the collection of more than 7 million pounds of ocean plastic waste over the past three years. This is equivalent to 175 million plastic water bottles and more than 100 times the company’s plastic footprint. Logistics Plus partnered with Ocean Integrity, an organization that specializes in the removal and repurpose of plastic waste from oceans. Logistics Plus became the first logistics company in the world to obtain plastic neutrality through the organization’s Blue Ocean Program in 2021, and has maintained that neutrality through today. A SmartWay partner for 12 years, Logistics Plus also supports clean and renewable energy by actively working with global solar and wind companies to import, warehouse, and deliver their products to solar and wind farms around the world. Solar products account for roughly 20% of its commercial warehousing. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: At its warehouse facilities, Logistics Plus has purchased or leased more than 100 electric forklifts as it continues to replace all diesel, propane, and gasoline- powered equipment as part of a broader capital replacement program. Electric vehicles represent 99% of all its warehouse lift purchases since 2022.
KENAN ADVANTAGE GROUP www.thekag.com
The Kenan Advantage Group (KAG) continually invests in a more fuel-efficient fleet, purchasing a number of electric and hydrogen-powered tractors to use in customer applications. The company partners with customers to assist them in their carbon reduction efforts. KAG was awarded the 2022 Sustainability Award by Shell. The company is the first recipient of this award, which recognizes its continued efforts to meet Shell Canada’s carbon reduction plan targets. NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT Through the combined efforts of fleet age reduction, capital investments, and technology advancements, KAG has decreased CO2 emissions by approximately 15% over the past five years, based on internal calculations.
LANDSTAR SYSTEM www.landstar.com
Landstar System provides technology such as Load Alerts and Landstar Maximizer to allow capacity providers to plan and operate more efficiently. Landstar encourages beneficial cargo owners (BCOs) to adopt new technologies to increase fuel efficiency. BCOs can obtain discounts through Landstar’s purchasing program on products like low rolling resistance tires and auxiliary power units. In 2024, Landstar was recognized by global chemistry leader The Chemours Company as a recipient of the company’s 2023 Responsible Supplier Awards.
KENCO GROUP www.kencogroup.com
LYNDEN www.lynden.com
Kenco reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its business units, using data to optimize operations and track its GHG emissions in real time. It provides customers with a carbon footprint calculator to track site-level carbon emissions. The 3PL deploys hybrid vehicles in its fleet and improves fuel
Lynden is the first Alaska-based transportation company to be recognized by SmartWay (in 2008) and the first trucking company to earn the Green Star Award for Alaskan businesses. The company was also named Contributor of the Year by Alaskans for Litter Prevention and
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