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What precise steps has Van den Bosch taken to combat these effects?

In cooperation with its customers,Van den Bosch Transporten seeks to devise transport solutions which reduce the environmental burden of our operations. For instance, we aim to reduce our CO2 emissions to an absolute minimum.

The optimisation of transport processes can contribute greatly to the reduction of CO2.

Forms transport efficiency implemented at Van den Bosch:
- Fewer empty kilometres
- Maximised load factor
- Intermodal transport services
- New style driving courses
- Fuel saving measures
- Preventive fleet maintenance

Empty kilometre reports

The more efficient utilisation of our fleet has yielded significant reductions in its emissions of harmful substances.

Van den Bosch Transporten uses the Smart Bulk Solutions programme. The application of this concept led to the combination of two customers’ (originally dedicated) transport packages, thus enabling a reduction in the rate of empty kilometres. This not only leads to reduced emissions, but also offers our customers cost savings.

In addition, monthly reports are generated, while we continue to seek new methods with which to achieve further reductions.

Maximised load factor

Our planning staff endeavour to achieve the highest possible load factor. This is constantly monitored and reported by our advanced planning systems.

Choice of transport modality

The term intermodal transport implies that various modes of transport are seamlessly connected to one another (e.g. goods packed in containers are transferred from a truck to a train to a barge). Given that the emissions produced as a result of carriage by train or barge are significantly lower per kilometre than those of a truck, intermodal transport can help significantly reduce emissions. On medium to long-haul trips (over 500 km) reductions of at least 40% can be achieved.

In applying intermodal transport, Van den Bosch Transporten intends to restrict its emissions of harmful substances. By providing customers with a total concept comprising our own fleet, years of experience and dedicated planners, we can also vouch for timely delivery, anywhere in Europe.

Academy – the new style driving course

Given that a person’s driving style accounts for up to 10% of fuel consumption, and therefore also emissions of CO2, NOx, SO2, etc., the Van den Bosch Academy has introduced new style driving courses designed to teach drivers a highly efficient style of driving. The New Style Driving Course for truck drivers addresses both the theory and the practical aspects of driving. This course is obligatory for all our drivers.

Academy - Fuel Coach

Fuel Management continuously monitors the fuel consumption of all trucks at Van den Bosch Transporten. Corrective measures are therefore immediately implemented whenever a truck scores above-average figures for its category.
A Fuel Coach pilot project is being executed throughout the year 2008. Trucks and trips are being compared, and the causes of any discrepancies investigated. Immediate intervention is possible, thanks to the use of on-board computers. Wherever it proves necessary, trucks are called in for preventive maintenance. Furthermore, points for attention in this area are dealt with during the practical training course.

The drivers taking part in the project remain directly in touch with their coaches.

The benefits of this approach are as follows:
- Greater driver comfort and security
- Improved road safety
- Tangible financial benefits
- Reduced stress levels
- Reduced environmental burden
- Reduced fuel consumption
- Less frequent damage and maintenance

Fleet maintenance

Van den Bosch Transporten carries out the maintenance of its own fleet, and can therefore avoid arrears. Our workshops make the appropriate adjustments to guarantee minimised fuel consumption. In addition, we carry out trials with the latest developments in the field of environmentally friendly lubricants and aerodynamic modifications.