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 the renewal of the fleet. Equally important is the intermodal transport service that significantly contributes to the reduction of harmful emissions.

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 -10% of emitted CO2

Pure Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO)

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, and used cooking oil, ensuring reduced environmental impact and no use of palm oil.

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.

eActros 300 City Tractor

FERCAM continues to invest in innovative technologies to reduce CO2 emissions, strengthening its commitment to increasingly sustainable logistics.

A concrete example of this is the introduction of the eActros 300 City Tractor, a fully electric road tractor designed for short- and medium-haul transport. Equipped with three battery packs with a total capacity of 336 kWh, it offers a range of up to 220 km, making it an ideal solution for zero-emission operations in urban environments.

With these vehicles and a targeted strategy to electrify its fleet, FERCAM is dedicated to driving the transition toward a more sustainable future in the logistics sector.

The benefits of HVO hydrogenated biofuel

It’s a high-quality biofuel

of organic origin, and free of aromatics, polyaromatics and palm oil

It is a 100% certified renewable fuel

made from waste from food and forestry residues

Reduces CO2 emissions up to 94,7%

along the entire "Well to Wheel" chain compared to traditional fossil fuel

It promotes circular economy

minimizing raw material consumption, and does not require dedicated food crops

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 2021 FERCAM carried out over 29,000 intermodal transports: emissions of over 33,000 tons of CO2 were avoided.