This is why we are working in all areas with a lot of power on solutions with very low GHG emissions: in our ocean vessels, for hinterland transport as well as in warehousing and distribution. Maersk is considering decarbonized transport solutions not only as a crucial differentiator towards our customers, but even more also as a commitment to the societies. Looking at the actual effects of the climate change in many countries, the significance of decarbonizing logistics cannot be understated. Managers of Maersk, Renfe and Cepsa have presented this pioneering project promoting the decarbonization of the Algeciras-Madrid rail corridor. The three companies are participating this week in the International Logistics Exhibition of Barcelona (SIL), the leading trade fair for logistics, transport, intralogistics and supply chain management in Southern Europe, which is bringing together representatives of more than 650 companies at the Fira Conference Center. The pilot test will deliver technical, environmental and economic data to analyze the feasibility of using fuels with very low GHG emissions as an alternative to conventional diesel in rail transport on non-electrified lines, with the aim to offer the solution to other Maersk customers in the future. The renewable diesel will cover almost 40,000 kilometers and avoid the emission of more than 600 tons (estimated according to UNE-EN 16258:2013, Methodology for calculation and declaration of energy consumption and GHG emissions of transport services (freight and passengers)) of carbon dioxide. In Cordoba, they will continue the route to Madrid on electric trains powered by renewable energy. Renewable diesel will replace conventional diesel in the Renfe locomotives that Maersk uses to transport its customers' goods from Algeciras to Cordoba. The Spanish company Cepsa will supply 160 tons of second-generation bio-fuel, produced at its La RĂ¡bida Energy Park (Huelva) from used cooking oils, to cover a total of five weekly roundtrips. The project will begin in early July and will last for three months.
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