Rottneros, a producer of pulp and moulded fibre from sustainable forests, is continuing its partnership with AtoB@C Shipping, part of ESL Shipping, with a new long-term contract.
AtoB@C Shipping will employ one of its new plug-in hybrid vessels for the Rottneros traffic, enabling up to 50% CO2 reduction per ton-mile compared to the current vessel operating on the same routes.
Magnus Malmborg, Supply Chain Manager, Rottneros, said: “We have been working side by side with AtoB@C Shipping for more than a decade and are happy to continue our partnership. AtoB@C Shipping is developing one of their vessels to fit our specific needs and, for this reason, we want to commit to a long-term contract. Together, we can also concretely show the way to more sustainable sea infrastructure.”
As a part of the contract, AtoB@C Shipping will retrofit one of its new plug-in hybrid vessels with a crane. A self-loading and discharging vessel is considered a perfect option for Rottneros’ port in Vallvik and necessary for their port in Norway, where shore crane capacity is limited. A self-loading vessel also allows quicker loading in Baltic ports, from where the raw material is mainly delivered.
Frida Rowland, Commercial Director, AtoB@C Shipping, said: “We are very pleased to continue serving Rottneros and ensuring steady, safe and more sustainable deliveries in the future. As highlighted in this case, our new energy-efficient vessels can bring significant benefits to our customers, including higher capacity and emission reduction. We have had the same team working for Rottneros for a long time, and they are also excited to continue ensuring timely and efficient deliveries.”
Image: AtoB@C plug-in hybrid short sea vessel (source: AtoB@C Shipping)
