Library
Welcome to SFC’s Library
The SFC Library is your central resource for a wide range of documents essential for understanding and applying our standards and practices. Here, you will find guidance and normative documents, as well as reports, whitepapers, templates, forms, procedures, and other key publications that support sustainable freight management. All of our materials are protected by copyright, and while we allow their use in certain circumstances, we retain full rights over their content.
Most uses of SFC guidance documents do not require specific permission from us, provided acknowledgment of the source is made. This document indicates which use of our guidance documents require written permission from us.
The use of SFC normative (indicated with “specification” in title) documents is more controlled, particularly for Validation and Verification Bodies - VVBs. The rules for their use are described in the same document mentioned above.
Application of ISO 14083:2023 and the GLEC Framework for the Post & Parcel and E-commerce Sector
This sector guidance describes the approach to be followed to apply ISO 14083 and the GLEC Framework in the context of post and parcel and e-commerce.
State of Road Book and Claim-Market Insights and Learnings (2026)
This white paper, produced by the Book and Claim Community Road Working Group and drafted by Smart Freight Centre in collaboration with AllChiefs, documents the current state of road freight book and claim with four primary objectives: defining the key elements of a credible intervention; mapping implementation challenges and their solutions; showcasing best practices from leading adopters; and identifying pathways for continued market evolution. It draws on industry frameworks, normative standards, and the practical experience of carriers, LSPs cargo owners, fuel suppliers, and registry operators across Europe and North America.
Annual Impact Report 2025
Last year was all about turning ambition into action, and together with our global community, we made strong progress in accelerating the transition to smarter and more sustainable freight transport. In the report, you’ll find key milestones from 2025, the impact we achieved together with our members and partners, and highlights from our work across regions. What makes us most proud is the collaboration behind every achievement. The progress we see today is the result of companies, partners, and stakeholders working together toward a shared goal.
Embarking on a Low-Carbon Future for Freight: Insights and Prospects on Demand-Side Actions for Sustainable Aviation Fuel in China
SFC China has released a new report exploring demand-side actions and challenges for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in China’s air freight sector. The findings highlight that stable demand signals will be critical for unlocking SAF investment and scaling the market in China.
Shipper Policy Engagement to Accelerate Road Freight Electrification
Our latest publication on Shipper Policy Engagement to Accelerate Road Freight Electrification explains why shipper involvement in policy is essential and how it can drive real progress. It shows how supply side regulations (SSRs) can unlock vehicle supply, reduce total cost of ownership, and help shape charging and grid readiness. It also highlights the critical role shippers play in providing operational insights, clear demand signals, and the economic influence needed to make policies effective. Most importantly, the publication demonstrates why supply and market demand must move together to accelerate the transition to zero-emission freight at scale. It also outlines how GPN strategically engages logistics actors in policy discussions, maps priority regions, and proposes a sequenced, ecosystem-wide approach to accelerating zero-emission transport (ZET) adoption.
EV Deployment Guidelines
Smart Freight Centre has released the EV Deployment Guidelines, a comprehensive resource co-developed with Maersk to guide fleet owners through the electrification of trucking operations. This marks a pivotal step in accelerating the global shift to eTrucking, which goes far beyond emissions cuts - it's a fundamental transformation of logistics business models, infrastructure, and strategies.