SmartWay Transport Partnership comes to Canada

“The SmartWay Transport Partnership, started in 2004 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is a public-private partnership that aims to save fuel and reduce emissions in the freight sector. Since that launch, more than 270 Canadian companies have become partners, says Tanya Contant, Partner Account Manager, SmartWay, noting that, “there is clearly an appetite within Canadian industry for this kind of program.” There are many benefits, indicates Contant. For example, when companies register to become SmartWay Partners, they gain access to a range of resources and tools for both carriers and shippers that offers a systematic way to measure, track and report freight-related fuel use. By joining SmartWay, shippers can compare the environmental performance of their carriers, make their goods movement more efficient and reduce fuel costs.”