L'Oréal continues to rely on sustainable logistics with DB Cargo FLS - and thus reduces CO2 emissions

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09. October 2024, 00:00 o'Clock

Article: L'Oréal continues to rely on sustainable logistics with DB Cargo FLS - and thus reduces CO2 emissions

DB Cargo FLS supports L'Oréal with an efficient transport concept to Switzerland.

L'Oréal, the world's largest cosmetics manufacturer, has been relying on DB Cargo Full Load Solutions (FLS) to transport its products in an environmentally friendly way for over four years - and will continue to do so for the next three years. Weekly transports bring creams, shampoos and shower gels from the distribution center in Muggensturm to Mannheim. From there, the goods are transported by rail directly to the Migros trading company in Switzerland, which has its own rail siding. This enables a significant reduction in CO2 emissions of around 90 percent, as well as fewer empty runs and ramp contacts - a solution that is not only sustainable, but also efficient. 

L'Oréal and DB Cargo: more than just rail transportation

The partnership with DB Cargo goes beyond traditional rail transport. Alternative drive technologies such as HVO - biodiesel from waste materials - are also to be integrated into the truck pre-carriage in future in order to make the entire supply chain more climate-friendly. DB Cargo FLS is working closely with L'Oréal to develop customized logistics solutions that meet both ecological and economic requirements.

Karin Höweler, Branch Manager Mannheim, and Volker Weirich, Senior Key Account Manager, both from DB Cargo FLS, are also delighted: "As a strategic partner, we are giving L'Oréal's transport logistics a sustainable makeover. Based on our strong transport mode portfolio, we will work with the customer to develop further optimal logistics solutions in the future - for L'Oréal and the environment!"

"We are very proud to have found innovative ecological transport solutions based on the strategic partnership with DB Cargo FLS, which enable the ecosystem to make significant CO2 savings," comments Dr. Kiri Trier, Sustainabilty General Manager of L'Oréal in the DACH region.

Pioneering logistics solutions for a green future

The strategic partnership will continue in the coming years. L'Oréal has further expanded the cooperation and added new transports in Germany and Austria. DB Cargo FLS is thus once again underlining its expertise in green logistics and its role as a reliable partner for sustainable transport solutions.