CAST and Greenway Logistics join forces for logistics support

CAST signs a partnership agreement with Greenway Logistics during PREVIEW MEN on January 6, 2025, in Nieuwegein. Thanks to this strategic collaboration, CAST can offer its exhibitors and members a wide range of logistics services and consultancy, focusing on cost savings, sustainability, and innovation within the logistics chain.

Launch of CAST Logistics

With the establishment of CAST Logistics, in collaboration with Greenway Logistics, a dedicated service is introduced that provides CAST members and exhibitors with access to advantageous logistics arrangements and expert advice. These services include:

• Logistics consultancy: Guidance on strategic and operational challenges.
• Carrier agreements: Collective contracts with logistics service providers.
• Benchmarks.
• Innovative and sustainable concepts: Solutions such as ‘Consol Box‘ and
‘Sample Consolidation’ that contribute to more efficient and eco-friendly logistics.
• Market guidance: Support in entering new external markets.

Benefits of Collaboration

A key focus of CAST Logistics is the consolidation of logistics flows. By working together and leveraging collective agreements with logistics providers, members can significantly reduce transportation costs while contributing to a more sustainable logistics system. This aligns perfectly with the CAST community’s need to achieve not only financial benefits but also operate in an environmentally responsible manner.

Green Logistics and CO₂ Reduction

CAST Logistics is also introducing the CO₂ Improve concept, which helps companies in the footwear, sports, and fashion industries gain insight into their CO₂ footprint and reduce it. Using high-quality, government-certified monitoring tools, CO₂ Improve supports companies in making their logistics processes more sustainable and meeting future standards.

Stronger Together

“This partnership is a logical step in our mission to help our members improve their logistics processes,” says Marijn Verschure, General Manager of CAST. “With Greenway Logistics as our partner, we strengthen our position as a leading platform for cost savings and sustainability in the footwear, sports, fashion, and lifestyle industries.”