Rhinos Group has been selected to play a key role at the upcoming 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. As the official logistics partner, Rhenus will draw on its expertise and resources, and will work alongside 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 the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) to address the most pressing challenges of climate change.
To meet the specific requirements of COP29, Rhinos will draw on its extensive experience in planning and implementing complex logistics for large-scale events, while leveraging the expertise of local partners. The company’s global network and expertise will be instrumental in ensuring smooth operations and efficient operations across the entire supply chain. With operations in over 70 countries, Rhenus is ideally positioned to assume the central role of organizing event shipping logistics. This includes everything from transporting goods across continents using various modes of transportation, customs clearance, warehousing and last-mile delivery to logistics within the event venue itself. A team of international logistics experts will also be on site to assist participants with their comprehensive and local logistics needs, ensuring seamless coordination from international shipping to on-site delivery.
“We are proud to bring our extensive experience to such an influential event: COP29 plays a crucial role in becoming a climate-neutral society and thus in shaping the future of future generations,” says Tobias Bartz, CEO of the Rhinos Group. “With a strong global network as well as important projects in the region and our continued commitment to strengthening supply chains in the South Caucasus and Central Asia, a vital region for global trade, we are committed to enhancing the stability and capacity of sustained and sustainable trade. Effective logistics solutions. At COP29, we look forward to Leveraging our strong presence in Azerbaijan and the entire region to contribute to the success of this important global event, while continuing to strengthen the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, a major trade route on the New Silk Road extending from China to Europe via Kazakhstan, the Caspian Sea and the Caucasus to Türkiye.
Rhenus recently demonstrated its capabilities as the Official Logistics Partner of the Belgian Olympic Team at the Paris Summer Olympics, successfully managing the international logistics of infrastructure and equipment across multiple sports venues. This seamless coordination across multiple modes of transportation, including road, air, rail and sea freight, highlights Renos’ proficiency in handling the complex logistics of major international events such as COP29. Another major events project was the comprehensive logistics support Rhenus provided to a global client during the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, strengthening the company’s ability to handle high-profile international events. Additionally, Renos has been working with the United Nations for nearly two decades as an authorized agent for the United Nations World Food Programme, shipping more than 700,000 tons of goods.
Concrete measures for a climate-friendly COP29
Organizing the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29) in Baku presents unique logistical considerations that Renos is committed to addressing while prioritizing sustainability. The company is actively committed to reducing the environmental impact of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), with a focus on reducing emissions through the use of electric warehouse vehicles within logistics centers, which will contribute to a more environmentally friendly event.
In addition, Rhenus will offer its RHEGREEN service during COP29, which allows customers to effectively reduce CO2 emissions from their shipments. Using RHEGREEN, a CO2 efficiency tool designed specifically for air freight, customers can select the lowest-emission flight connection for their shipments, potentially saving up to 40 percent CO2 per transport. This service underscores the Rhenus Group’s dedication to providing responsible logistics solutions and protecting the environment.
