Covestro and DB Cargo BTT Partner
Covestro is partnering with logistics expert DB Cargo BTT to create a more sustainable transport system for chemicals to and within Poland. The collaboration will focus on the transport of methylene diphenyl isocyanate (MDI), a key raw material used in the production of polyurethane materials. By utilizing a combination of bio-fuel (HVO 100)-driven trucks and rail transport, Covestro and DB Cargo BTT aim to reduce CO₂ emissions by at least 70% compared to traditional transportation methods.
The new transport system will also benefit Covestro’s long-term customer, the Selena Group, by providing a more sustainable supply chain. Covestro is committed to becoming climate neutral by 2050 and sees the partnership with DB Cargo BTT as an important step in achieving this goal.
Hanno Bruemmer, Head of Supply Chain and Logistics EMLA at Covestro, emphasized the importance of collaboration in the company’s sustainability efforts. “The entire value chain must be involved to achieve our joint goal of climate neutrality by 2050. Reliable, efficient and sustainable logistics for our ever more sustainable products are integral to this effort. We collaborate with our customers and transport companies to optimize the supply chain. This includes improving load capacity, selecting the best transport modes and routes, and introducing using sustainable and future-oriented energy sources like green electricity or HVO to replace fossil fuels.”
DB Cargo BTT will provide Covestro with an end-to-end transport solution that includes the use of bio-fuel (HVO 100)-driven trucks for the first and last mile. The chemicals will be transported in tank containers from Covestro’s production sites in Germany to a nearby railway terminal. From there, the tank containers will be transported to a distribution center in Poland via rail. The final leg of the journey will be completed using bio-fuel (HVO 100)-driven trucks.
The partnership with DB Cargo BTT is part of Covestro’s broader strategy to reduce the carbon footprint of its supply chain. The company is also working to develop more sustainable products and materials, including the use of bio-based and recycled raw materials.
In addition to the environmental benefits, the new transport system is also expected to provide cost savings for Covestro and its customers. By reducing the reliance on traditional road transport, the company can minimize the impact of rising fuel prices and potential regulatory changes.
The collaboration with DB Cargo BTT is just one example of Covestro’s ongoing efforts to create a more sustainable and resilient supply chain. The company is also exploring the use of digital technologies and data analytics to optimize its logistics operations and improve overall efficiency.
Covestro is known for its production of high-performance polymers and materials. The company operates a network of production sites and research and development facilities around the world.
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