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Green Supply Chains

Climate change is increasing pressure on society to join forces and act more sustainably with the available resources. For the government, as well as for consumers and companies, sustainability is becoming increasingly important. The logistics sector, which is prominent in Flanders, must contribute.
Alternative fuels, renewable energy, multimodality, less packaging, sustainable use of materials, and the circular economy, … all are palpable trends that must be endorsed and invigorated. The bar is set high by the European ‘Green Deal’: the goal is ‘zero emission’.

The ambition is to make Flanders a frontrunner in green supply chains.

Projects

NAFT

The future of freight transport: which alternative fuels should you choose? The NAFT project offers a unique opportunity to help shape the future of road transport. The question is no longer whether, but which alternative fuels will replace conventional diesel. In collaboration with VIL, participating companies discover the best options to make their transport more […]

status: Running | theme: Green Supply Chains | type: Regional

Milestone

The cSBO project MILESTONE, which VIL, in collaboration with partners Hasselt University, KU Leuven and Antwerp University, aims to develop and test various technological interventions to reduce difficult working conditions, stress and negative health effects for drivers, and improve business planning.

status: Running | theme: Digital transformation, Green Supply Chains | type: Regional

CILO

The future of circular logistics at LogiVille LogiVille is expanding with a focus on circular logistics. Starting in September 2025, visitors can immerse themselves in a completely new immersive room, where circular supply chains come to life. This project has been made possible with the support of EFRO and the Flemish Government. The remaining funding […]

status: Running | theme: Green Supply Chains | type: Regional

BIOLOOP

Flanders is advancing towards a biobased economy, capitalizing on its expertise in biomass valorization, green chemistry and industrial biotechnology. The region boasts significant biomass resources and expertise in processing these materials across various applications. However, large quantities of biomass remain underutilized due to challenges such as seasonality and logistic hurdles. 

status: Running | theme: Digital transformation, Green Supply Chains | type: Regional

Duurzame Logistieke Terreinen

During this project, VIL, VITO, and UAntwerpen are working together to inspire and encourage the logistics sector to make logistics sites and real estate more sustainable. This can be achieved through cost-saving cooperation, space-saving practices, and the use of innovative technologies.

status: Running | theme: Green Supply Chains | type: Regional

Bicycle Logistics XXL

Taking bicycle logistics to a new level is the ambition of this new VIL project. To this end, the new, larger types of bicycles and trailers are being examined, which are also suitable for pallet transport. In addition, adapted (network) structures can facilitate processing larger volumes. For which flows can these new types of cargo […]

status: Running | theme: Green Supply Chains | type: Regional

GREENLOG

Cooperative and Interconnected Green delivery solutions The GREENLOG project investigates new innovative methods for economically, socially and ecologically sustainable urban logistics. In this project, the main focus is on better cooperation between all players that are part of the urban logistics ecosystem. Within Flanders, the cities of Ghent, Leuven and Mechelen are joining forces to […]

status: Running | theme: Green Supply Chains, Last mile | type: European

BILOG

In the BILOG project, VIL and UHasselt will develop a methodology that will make Business Intelligence practical for all logistics companies.

status: Closed | theme: Digital transformation, Green Supply Chains | type: Regional

Green Last Mile (E-Pack)

Green Last Mile (e-Pack) is a project in which VIL and partner VITO aims to assist web shops, logistics service providers, and consumers in making sustainable choices. VIL will develop a systematic calculation method and tool that web shops and logistics service providers can use to provide transparency to consumers regarding the impact of their […]

status: Closed | theme: Green Supply Chains | type: Regional

Plastics Recycling Hub

The circular economy remains integral to the transition to a sustainable society. The extensive Flemish chemical sector also has its eyes on a circular future. VIL and VITO, together with the logistics, recycling, and chemistry sectors, want to take important steps in developing Flanders as a plastics recycling hub for Europe.

status: Closed | theme: Green Supply Chains | type: Regional

Mobile Methanol Utilisation

In the project “Mobile Methanol Utilisation (MMU)”, VIL and UGent have investigated the role that green methanol can play in making heavy-duty logistics more sustainable.

status: Closed | theme: Green Supply Chains | type: Regional

Grants for companies and research institutions

Innovation is important. Innovation makes for better margins, for a better world, but innovation is not always easy and success is not always guaranteed. It also requires substantial investment and resources.

That is why you can rely on the expertise of VIL and a reserved budget for innovation projects related to logistics!

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