Maersk increases sustainable rail transport alternatives

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Maersk has extended its sustainability support of German rail customers with a new Cap O2 free intermodal transports solution, which is available on 85% of its German inland rail services.

According to Maersk, this local solution reduces CO₂ emissions to zero and saves around 9,100 tons of CO₂ annually compared to conventional trains and approximately 40,000 tons compared to road transport.

“Our aim is to be able to convert 100% of our rail inland network in a year from now, by Q1 2022. This is another example of Maersk’s effort to help customers reach their goals to reduce their CO₂ footprint,” said Johannes Tenschert, Maersk Intermodal Sales Manager, Germany.

The container trains, powered by green electricity, will connect the seaport of Bremerhaven with important domestic economic centres such as Mannheim, Stuttgart, Nuremberg and Munich.

Maersk rail transport in Germany is facilitated by ERS/boxXpress.de which operates 100% electric trains in the country. The Hamburg railway company uses 100% renewable hydropower.

Source: Maersk