Lost in transition: disturbances on the road towards fossil-free freight transport

This research sheds light on the interplay between disruptions and mitigation strategies, with a particular focus on different performance variables, in the transition to a more fossil-independent transport system. An observation-based study of 16 meetings conducted between a transport provider and a transport buyer was carried out to study three green logistics practices. The results indicate that resilience influences the choice of green logistics practices, with fallback options and mitigation strategies seen as enablers. Collaboration is crucial for enhancing flexibility and robustness, while its absence may lead to disruptions. This study contributes by emphasising a broad perspective in risk analysis and the importance of mitigation strategies. A profound contribution lies in a deepened insight into the potential synergies and trade-offs between resilience greening transportation, and other more traditional performance variables for certain types of GLPs. For example, the core dilemma is trading off environmental objectives to maintain operational resilience.