Decarbonisation of Business Logistics: The Role of Electromobility in the Machinery and Equipment Industry
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Technická Univerzita v Liberci
Technical university of Liberec, Czech Republic
Technical university of Liberec, Czech Republic
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The decarbonisation of business logistics is becoming a strategic necessity to support sustainability within the machinery and equipment manufacturing sector. This paper examines electromobility as a key instrument for reducing carbon emissions in business logistics processes. The paper draws on a structured literature review, which evaluated current knowledge and trends relating to electromobility and its application in logistics, and builds upon primary empirical research carried out through a questionnaire survey involving 62 companies operating in Slovakia. This combined methodology enabled a comprehensive exploration of current adoption practices, anticipated benefits, and the main barriers associated with the implementation of electromobility in business logistics. The findings reveal that adoption drivers differ by enterprise size: medium-sized enterprises place greater emphasis on environmental sustainability and CO₂ reduction, while large enterprises prioritise long-term cost savings, although both recognise the value of environmental benefits. Implementation is still in an early phase, with partial deployment being most common and a substantial proportion of enterprises actively planning future integration. The most promising application areas are local and short-haul transport, alongside intra-company material handling, reflecting current technological capabilities. Key challenges include insufficient charging infrastructure and limited vehicle range, while high investment costs remain the primary financial barrier. Overall, the findings of the paper confirm that coordinated policy action, infrastructural development, and technological advancement are essential for accelerating the transition to low-carbon logistics in this industrial sector.
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Decarbonisation, Sustainable Logistics, Electromobility, Machinery And Equipment Industry
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978-80-7494-747-6