Emission Free Transport
Alternative traction vehicles for medium and long-haul transport: a gradual phasing out of fossil fuels in favour of biofuels
FERCAM pays continuous attention to the management of its fleet, aiming at maintaining vehicles in line with the highest industry standards. In recent years we have made important investments for the introduction of new sustainable fuels such as BioLNG (Liquefied Natural Gas of organic origin) and HVO. Equally important is the intermodal transport service that significantly contributes to the reduction of harmful emissions.
HVO FUEL - Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil
FERCAM drives innovation towards more eco - friendly transportation
FERCAM is at the forefront of sustainable transport solutions through the use of vehicles powered by HVO, a renewable biofuel compatible with traditional Diesel engines. HVO is produced from waste vegetable oils, such as straw, algae, organic waste, agricultural residues, used cooking oil (no palm oil), ensuring reduced environmental impact and a no contrast with the food supply chain. Since December 2021, FERCAM has been testing this innovative biofuel in its vehicles in South Tyrol, used for services to hospitals in the Province of Bolzano and in daily transports between Bolzano and Munich. As of April 2023, all company-owned Diesel vehicles are powered by HVO biofuel. This initiative marks another step forward in FERCAM's journey toward increasingly sustainable and responsible transportation.
The benefits of HVO hydrogenated biofuel
of organic origin, and free of aromatics, polyaromatics and palm oil
made from waste from food and forestry residues
along the entire "Well to Wheel" chain compared to traditional fossil fuel
minimizing raw material consumption, and does not require dedicated food crops
E-ACTROS 600
FERCAM accelerates its decarbonization journey by introducing the new Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 into its fleet, a fully electric truck designed for long-haul transport. With a range of up to 500 km, next-generation batteries and readiness for megawatt charging (MCS), the eActros 600 enables zero-emission shipments even along the most strategic international corridors. A concrete milestone of FERCAM’s Emission Free Project, combining environmental sustainability with operational reliability and service continuity.
BioLNG
BioLNG is a renewable fuel produced through the liquefaction of a renewable gas: biomethane. In 2020 FERCAM, together with other South Tyrolean companies, signed an agreement with Biogas Wipptal for the production of BioLNG. In fact, the company aims at using the manure produced by livestock farming for the production of biomethane. The biofuel thus produced generates significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions.
The advantages of BioLNG
Vehicles with engines powered by liquid natural gas require a higher initial economic commitment, but offer important advantages for environmental protection:
- 99% reduction in particulate matter
- NOx reduction by 60%
- Reduction of vehicle noise compared to the threshold values of Euro V vehicles
- Up to -80% of emitted CO2
Intermodal transport
An eco-sustainable and efficient solution
FERCAM also transports annually around 24,000 load units with the combined rail/road system, with benefits in terms of fewer vehicles circulating on the roads, reduction of the consumption of energy resources and of CO2 emissions: the intermodal transport system allows on average a 55% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to road transport. In 2023 FERCAM carried out over 23,000 intermodal transports: emissions of over 39,000 tons of CO2 were avoided.
