The project is part of UPM’s -30by30 program, which aims to reduce the company’s CO2 emissions from fuels and purchased electricity by 30% by the end of 2030.
The delivery lane is a result of a collaboration between UPM RCP Logistics and Spedition Ansorge, a German logistics company. The delivery process involves three steps: first, the pickup of the goods is done with a 100% electrified truck, charged with solar or wind power. The truck transports the trailer emission-free to a railport nearby. From there, the main distance is covered by rail, which is also a low-emission transport method. At the destination railway station in south Germany, the trailer is picked up and delivered to UPM Schongau and UPM Ettringen mills again with a fully electrified truck.
According to Georg Staller, Manager RCP logistics sourcing and development, this is not only a way to save emissions, but also to show UPM's commitment to a future beyond fossils. “This is one small step, but a big milestone on the journey to go beyond fossils”, he says.