220 professionals from the transport, logistics and distribution sectors, energy companies, commercial vehicle manufacturers and representatives of local authorities met on 1 January to discuss the latest developments in the field of commercial vehicles.er March around a central question:
How can we successfully implement low-carbon mobility for freight transport in the SUD region?
With a series of round tables, demonstrations and discussion forums, the day's rich programme enabled the many participants to take full measure of the challenges of decarbonising logistics, to talk to manufacturers and users of low-carbon vehicles adapted to freight transport and to find out what's happening in the deployment of energy solutions.
The event demonstrated the range of existing, tried and tested solutions for meeting the demands of logistics chains (electricity, biofuels/biogas, hydrogen), while respecting environmental objectives and the support and training schemes available to accompany this change. It's a fantastic mobilisation of committed players (hauliers, shippers, energy providers, manufacturers) that opens the way to future initiatives for more sustainable logistics in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur!
This event was co-organised as part of the Ateliers Régionaux de la Logistique, by the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, the DREAL Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Capenergies and the Marché d'Intérêt National de Chateaurenard, with the support of Proviridis and the Observatoire Régional des Transports.
Below you can find the main points of the day's events, together with the presentation materials.
useful links for further reading, illustrated by a few photos:
INTRODUCTION TO THE DAY
With contributions from :
- Jean-Pierre SerrusVice-Chairman, Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Southern Region
- Corinne TourasseRegional Director, DREAL PACA
- Antoine SéguretORT Chairman and Transdev Regional Director
- Marcel MartelMayor of Châteaurenard and Chairman of MIN
THEMATIC WORKSHOPS on alternative energies
Electric mobility
Electric mobility is becoming a reality for last-mile logistics. With the arrival on the market of a range of vehicles with greater tonnage and greater range, and the increasing installation of fast charging stations, other use cases can be addressed over longer distances. Various funding schemes, such as calls for projects and leasing solutions, can facilitate access to these heavy-duty electric vehicles. The virtuous solution of retrofitting is also being put forward as a way of reducing vehicle TCO.
The EnerNETMob driver electromobility for urban delivery of fresh produce in Marseille city centre
Presented by Capenergies, Urby, Marché Marseille Méditerranée
Testimonials from electric vehicle users :
- Urby and Movivoltsubsidiaries of La Poste Group are fully committed to electric mobility.
- Le Groupe Bert tests the retrofit solution from Neotrucks for its fleet tractors.
Manufacturer offers (vehicles and recharging stations) :
- Innovative multi-vehicle fast-charging solution from ChargePolyto optimise the cost of hardware and guarantee the availability of fleet recharging for the operator,
- Presentation of the Renault Trucks from LCVs to 16T rigids, with the range set to be extended by 2023.
ESPACE Mobilité Hydrogène
Already used to power forklift trucks on logistics platforms, hydrogen should be a key alternative energy source for decarbonising freight transport. In fact, this energy is proving to be ideal for heavy loads over long distances. The renewable hydrogen sector is taking shape at regional level, with various private players, aided by the public sector, investing in this clean energy to rapidly make freight transport cleaner.
| Existing uses: H2 forklift trucks By Carrefour Video : STILL and Carrefour - The largest fleet at fuel cells in Europe |
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| H2 heavy goods vehicles : France Hydrogène white paper and CatHy0pé project By: Air Liquide and Transport Chabas - White Paper: The outlook |
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ESPACE Biogas and biofuels
The use of biofuels for goods transport is becoming widespread among professionals, who see them as a solution that is available on the market, easy to implement, suited to logistics uses and part of a circular economy approach. Whether ethanol (grape marc), biodiesel (rapeseed oil), biofuels derived from agricultural waste (biomethane) or from micro-organisms (algae), they all make it possible to limit transport emissions at moderate cost.
| OLEO 100 ROUND TABLE All the players in the urban logistics chain (Barbero Transport, Carrosserie Frappa, Renault Trucks, Saipol) are putting themselves in a position to meet the social and environmental expectations of the City of Nice. |
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| BioGNV With : GrDF and Proviridis BioNGV, a low-carbon solution offered in turnkey multi-energy stations to meet growing demand |
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| Carriers who came to testify: - NJS Faramia - Dynamic Gorlier - GT Solutions Hauliers who have opted for biofuels are unanimous: they have no regrets and are looking even further ahead. |
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PROVIRIDIS VISITS THE V-GAS MULTI-ENERGY PLANT IN PLAN D'ORGON
And a demonstration of LNG refuelling
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EMPLOYMENT/TRAINING WORKSHOP
The carbon-free logistics professions are evolving... as are the tools and training to meet the expectations of professionals.
With contributions from :
- Somoudom Inthavong, Carif Oref PACA
- Jordane Rabin Krippeler, Pôle Emploi
- Agnès Ehrmann, Southern Region
- Jean-Claude Cassar, OPCO Mobilités
- Katia BIZAT, CCI Var (HyVAR)
- Victor Rawyler, Club Déméter
2 ROUND TABLES:
DECISION-SUPPORT TOOLS TO ACCELERATE THE TRANSFORMATION OF FLEETS AND PRACTICES
The carbon-free logistics professions are evolving... as are the tools and training to meet the expectations of professionals.
With contributions from :
- Somoudom Inthavong, Carif Oref PACA
- Jordane Rabin Krippeler, Pôle Emploi
- Agnès Ehrmann, Southern Region
- Jean-Claude Cassar, OPCO Mobilités
- Katia BIZAT, CCI Var (HyVAR)
- Victor Rawyler, Club Déméter
Useful links :
- Website TLF Land
- EVE programme
Station maps :
- IRVE : https://fr.chargemap.com/map
- CNG/bioNGV stations : https://vighy.france-hydrogene.org/cartographie-des-projets-et-stations/
- H2 stations : https://vighy.france-hydrogene.org/
REPORT MODAL
Greening vehicle fleets is one of the levers for decarbonising freight transport, but where can you find up-to-date information on alternative energies, the vehicles available and the location of refuelling stations? How can you assess the environmental and economic impacts to make an informed investment decision? Tools exist to help transport professionals make the right decisions.
With contributions from :
- Jérôme Douy, Union TLF
- Alexandre Chasse, IFP EN
- Antoine Thomas, EVE Programme, EcoCO2
- Morane Godfrin, DGEC
- Sandrine Henry, AVEM
- Christophe Folcher, GrDF
- Patrick Dilly, Air Liquide
Many thanks to all the participants, speakers and exhibitors!
An event co-organised by :
