Kuehne+Nagel selected by Shell plc to handle the logistics and module transportation for its hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids (HEFA) biofuels project in the Netherlands

Kuehne+Nagel selected by Shell plc to handle the logistics and module transportation for its hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids (HEFA) biofuels project in the Netherlands

• Kuehne+Nagel’s Project Logistics entity launches tailored solutions for customers in the renewable energy industry
• Shell aims to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel made from waste
• Kuehne+Nagel is committed to further accelerate the energy transition globally

(PRESS RELEASE) SCHINDELLEGI, 30-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Kuehne+Nagel (SWX: KNIN), one of the world’s leading logistics companies, has announced its involvement in what will be one of the largest commercial production facilities in Europe to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel made from waste. The company will handle the logistics and module transportation for the hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids (HEFA) biofuels project of Shell plc in the Netherlands.

The biofuels facility in Rotterdam is expected to start production in 2024. It will produce low-carbon fuels such as renewable diesel from waste in form of used cooking oil, waste animal fat and other industrial and agricultural residual products.

Shell’s HEFA biofuels project will be supported by Renewable Energy Logistics, the new solution by Kuehne+Nagel Project Logistics, tailored to the specific logistics needs of the renewable energy industry worldwide. It is designed to provide safe and proper transportation of all the components and machinery required to set up and maintain alternative energy projects.

“At Kuehne+Nagel, we support the global energy transition and are committed to play an active role in projects such as HEFA biofuels. We are delighted to partner with Shell and assist on producing sustainable fuels, so we can work together on decarbonising energy and transport industry,” says Mustafa Sener, Global Head of Project Logistics.

Renewable Energy Logistics will focus on delivering supply chain solutions and logistics services for all major modes of transport for the existing and new customers in the renewables industry such as wind (on-shore and off-shore), hydro and solar energy sectors.

Kuehne+Nagel is at the forefront of sustainable logistics. Committed to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), the company offers options to customers who want to start to decarbonise their transport by using low-carbon sustainable fuels to avoid and reduce their emissions by providing alternative transport modes, routes and carrier options. In addition, Kuehne+Nagel invests into nature-based projects as part of its compensation program in other sectors.

About Kuehne+Nagel

With over 78,000 employees at almost 1,300 sites in over 100 countries, the Kuehne+Nagel Group is one of the world’s leading logistics providers. It operates in sea logistics, air logistics, road logistics and contract logistics, with a clear focus on integrated logistics solutions.

Media contacts:

Dominique Nadelhofer
Global Head of Media Communication
dominique.nadelhofer@kuehne-nagel.com
CH: +41 44 786 95 26/DE: +49 421 3605 3333

Vivien Loos
Global Communication Specialist Sea Logistics
vivien.loos@kuehne-nagel.com
+49 40 30333-1561

SOURCE: Kuehne+Nagel