Rhenus Group has been selected to play a key role in the upcoming 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. As the official logistics partner, Rhenus will utilize its expertise and resources and work with local partners to ensure the smooth running of this major event. Participants, including heads of state, negotiators and industry leaders, will gather in Baku for COP29 to address the most pressing challenges of climate change.
To meet the specific demands of COP29, Rhenus will draw on its extensive experience in planning and executing complex logistics for large-scale events, while benefiting from the expertise of local partners. The company’s global network and expertise will be instrumental in ensuring seamless operations and efficient processes throughout the supply chain. With operations in more than 70 countries, Rhenus is ideally positioned to assume the central role of organizing the event’s freight forwarding logistics. This includes everything from the intercontinental transport of goods using various transport methods, customs clearance, warehousing and last mile delivery to logistics within the event venue itself. An on-site team of international logistics experts will also be present to assist participants with their end-to-end and local logistics needs, ensuring smooth coordination from international freight forwarding to spot delivery.
“We are proud to bring our extensive experience to such an impactful event: COP29 plays a decisive role in becoming a climate-neutral society and thus shaping the future of future generations,” says Tobias Bartz, CEO of the Rhenus Group . “With a strong global network as well as significant projects in the region and our ongoing commitment to strengthening supply chains in the South Caucasus and Central Asia, a region vital to global trade, we are committed to improving the stability and capacity of sustainable and efficient logistics solutions.At COP29, we look forward to using our strong presence in Azerbaijan and the entire region to contribute to the success of this important global event, as we continue to strengthen the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, a key trade route on the New Silk Way, stretching from China to Europe across Kazakhstan, the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus to Turkey.”
Rhenus recently demonstrated its capabilities as the official logistics partner for Olympic Team Belgium at the Summer Olympics in Paris, successfully managing the international logistics of infrastructure and equipment across multiple sports venues. This seamless coordination across multiple modes of transport, including road, air, rail and sea freight, highlights Rhenus’ skill in handling the complex logistics of major international events such as COP29. Another major event project was Rhenus’ comprehensive logistics support for a global client during the Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics, which further strengthened the company’s ability to handle high-profile international events. In addition, Rhenus has been working with the United Nations for nearly two decades as the authorized agent for the UN’s World Food Programme, shipping more than 700,000 tons of commodities.
Concrete measures for a climate-friendly COP29
Organizing COP29 in Baku presents unique logistical considerations that Rhenus is dedicated to addressing while prioritizing sustainability. The company is actively committed to minimizing the environmental impact of COP29, focusing on reducing emissions through the use of electric warehouse vehicles within the logistics centers, which will contribute to a more environmentally friendly event.
In addition, Rhenus will present its RHEGREEN service during COP29, enabling customers to actively reduce the CO2 emissions of their shipments. With RHEGREEN, a CO2 efficiency tool designed specifically for air cargo, customers can identify the lowest emission flight connection for their shipments, potentially saving up to 40 percent CO2 per transport. This service highlights the Rhenus Group’s commitment to responsible logistics solutions and environmental protection.
