The Ecoliner of our logistics partner is used for shipments between the company’s headquarters in Selters and a long-standing customer in Ludwigshafen. The long truck can hold 112 empty IBCs and thus makes optimum use of the loading space. When fully loaded, thanks to the larger volume, only half as many trips are required as with conventional trucks, which is very resource-saving. The reduced number of trips not only saves fuel, but also lowers costs and CO2 emissions within the supply chain.
Due to the low weight of the empty containers, the long truck used by SCHÜTZ is easier on the road structure even when fully loaded. The average empty weight, depending on the type of IBC, is less than ten tons, which is far less than the maximum permissible transport weight of 40 tonnes.
The Ecoliner’s tractor unit requires comparatively little fuel to transport IBCs from SCHÜTZ to BASF – another factor that has a positive impact on the environment. In general, delivery by long trucks make sense for customers with sites that have a significant demand for IBCs. We look forward to implementing this sustainable logistics concept in collaboration with other customers.