Charting Sustainable Seas: Transforming Global Trade with Sustainable Shipping Practices

Hi everyone, and welcome to the inaugural episode of the Sustainable Supply Chain Podcast – an exciting evolution from the widely acclaimed Digital Supply Chain podcast, which concluded just last Friday. In this fresh series, we're diving deep into remarkable sustainability stories and strategies that are shaping the supply chain industry.In today's episode, I had the privilege of speaking with Gautam Jain, CEO and co-founder of GoComet, a platform that's transforming the landscape of international logistics. Gautam's journey, from a college dream to revolutionising supply chain visibility, isinspiring. He shares how GoComet, born out of a side business and a need for more efficient logistics, is now aiding major global players like Unilever and Sony in managing their logistics more sustainably.One of the episode’s key highlights was our discussion about how GoComet is addressing the crucial issue of carbon emissions in shipping – a significant contributor to global greenhouse gases. Gautam elaborates on how GoComet's platform allows companies to make informed decisions by evaluating carriers based on three pivotal factors: reliability, cost, and most importantly, sustainability. This capability enables companies to align their logistics with environmental goals.We also delved into the dynamics of maritime and air shipping and their environmental impacts. While air freight is generally perceived as more polluting, ocean shipping actually accounts for a larger share of global emissions due to its volume.As we wrapped up, Gautam left us with a powerful message: up to 50% of carbon emission goals can be met simply by choosing more efficient shipping routes and carriers, if only companies had the right information. This is a testament to the power of data and technology in driving sustainable transformation in the supply chain sector.This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about sustainability in supply chain management. Don't miss out on these Elevate your brand with the ‘Sustainable Supply Chain’ podcast, the voice of supply chain sustainability.Last year, this podcast's episodes were downloaded over 113,000 times by senior supply chain executives around the world.Become a sponsor. Lead the conversation.Contact me for sponsorship opportunities and turn downloads into dialogues.Act today. Influence the future.Support the showPodcast supportersI'd like to sincerely thank this podcast's generous supporters: Lorcan Sheehan Olivier Brusle Alicia Farag Luis Olavarria Alvaro Aguilar And remember you too can Support the Podcast - it is really easy and hugely important as it will enable me to continue to create more excellent Digital Supply Chain episodes like this one.Podcast Sponsorship Opportunities:If you/your organisation is interested in sponsoring this podcast - I have several options available. Let's talk!FinallyIf you have any comments/suggestions or questions for the podcast - feel free to just send me a direct message on Twitter/LinkedIn. If you liked this show, please don't forget to rate and/or review it. It makes a big difference to help new people discover it. Thanks for listening.