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.

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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

Zero-emission electric transport

FERCAM’s electrification strategy is built on a gradual, operations-driven approach. The first step was the deployment of the eActros 300 City Tractor on short- and medium-haul routes. This real-world pilot phase allowed the vehicle to be tested in urban and regional operating conditions, while building hands-on expertise in managing a fully electric fleet and integrating electric vehicles into daily logistics processes.

This experience laid the groundwork for a natural evolution toward more advanced solutions. FERCAM subsequently introduced the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 into its fleet, a fully electric truck designed to meet the demands of long-haul transport. With a range of up to 500 km, the eActros 600 now enables zero-emission shipments along major international corridors, without compromising service continuity, operational reliability, or industrial scalability.

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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.