Heading toward sustainable inland barging
Taking an extra step forward we gladly do at Rijnaarde. For our customers and for the environment. Inland shipping is inherently a clean form of transportion, but we can always improve things. Something we are committed to.
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Step by step
When it comes to a more sustainable inland shipping industry, we face several challenges. Transporting goods quickly and safely from A to B over water involves many factors. You want to do it more sustainably, not just for the environment but also for your colleagues and business partners. We take this step by step.
Green Deal for martime, inland shipping and ports
Within the Green Deal, agreements have been established between the inland shipping industry and the government to make inland shipping, maritime activities and ports more sustainable. The primary goal is to achieve emission-free and climate-neutral inland shipping by 2050.
A better environment starts with ourselves
How can we ensure even cleaner shipping? Together with our environment. Rijnaarde is currently assessing what we can collectively do to embrace a greener future. This involves collaboration with our skippers wherever possible, as they are our extension on the water. We are investing in the greening of ship engines and aiming to transition some of our vessels to biofuels as soon as possible, with the intention to expand this number rapidly. In this way, we take our responsibility seriously. We want to contribute to making the entire logistics chain more sustainable. Because a better environment starts with ourselves. At Rijnaarde, we are well aware of that.
CO₂ Reduction through the use of HVO
In inland shipping, reducing CO₂ emissions is one of the key ways to improve sustainability. Insetting is a method that allows for direct CO₂ reduction within your own logistics chain. We achieve this by (partially) replacing fossil diesel with HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil), a biofuel that emits up to 90% less CO₂. We coordinate the use of HVO within our transports and ensure accurate and complete documentation. This way, you can be confident that your emission reductions are transparent and reliable. Would you like to contribute to a greener future as a shipper? Rijnaarde is here to support you.
Want to know more?
Do you want to learn more about how we take our responsibility to take care of a greener future? Or do you have ideas? Feel free to get in touch with us.