Maersk looks to cut rail transport emissions in Germany

In a bid to minimise CO₂ emissions, Maersk has extended its sustainability support for German rail customers with a new CapO2 free intermodal transports solution, which is now available on 85% of its German inland rail services.

The cost neutral system aims to reduce CO₂ emissions to zero and save around 9,100 tonnes of CO₂ annually compared to conventional trains and approximately 40,000 tonnes compared to road transport.

Johannes Tenschert, Maersk intermodal sales manager, Germany, said: “Our aim is to be able to convert 100% of our rail inland network in a year from now, by Q1 2022.