Sustainable news from NOSTA: together with our customer Felix Schoeller, an internationally renowned manufacturer of specialty paper solutions, we have launched a project for emission-free transport by truck. The shuttle service between the customer's plant in Weißenborn and our warehouse in Siebenlehn, which takes place several times a day, is now completely emission-free thanks to three electric trucks.
"The future belongs to electric trucks. They offer the opportunity - when using green electricity - to drive completely emission-free. That's why switching to battery-powered vehicles is the best way to become carbon-neutral," says Jörg Prochaska, head of our branch in Siebenlehn. With almost 3,000 transports per year, 55,000 tons of material are moved between the two facilities.
This adds up to 140,000 kilometers driven and up to 160,000 kilograms of carbon emissions that can now be saved. Alexander Remy, Process Manager Supply Chain and Logistics at Felix Schoeller, cites another important argument for the shuttle transports with the three Volvo trucks from the FH electric series: "Thanks to the vehicles' quiet powertrain technology, we are significantly reducing noise pollution along the routes."
The charging processes for the trucks were integrated into existing operations. Two charging stations are located at the loading ramp at the plant in Weißenborn and another at the warehouse in Siebenlehn. Christian Hammacher, COO Road at the NOSTA Group, sees the practical benefits of this solution: "The loading and unloading time of the vehicles is sufficient to fill up the battery for the next tour, so the operational process does not need to be adjusted."
"We have found the right cooperation partner in Felix Schoeller because they are pursuing the same goal - they also want to become climate neutral," says Christian Hammacher. The plant in Weißenborn is a model project of the paper manufacturer for the validation of sustainable processes and products. "Sustainability is an important component of our corporate strategy. This project makes it directly visible and palpable," says Alexander Remy.
You can find more information about the project in our joint press release.
