Volkswagen selects GoodFuels to run fossil-free car transport ops

Volkswagen selects GoodFuels to run fossil-free car transport ops

GoodFuels, a leading marine biofuels supplier for the global maritime industry, and car manufacturer Volkswagen Group have successfully started their partnership in supplying GoodFuels' advanced Bio-Fuel Oil (MR1-100 or BFO) at Vlissingen, the Netherlands - another major step for sustainable shipping in the car carrier segment.

 

The Depth RoRo carrier Patara was bunkered with 100% GoodFuels' Bio-Fuel Oil, which reduced the vessel's CO2 emissions by a minimum of 85%, and all SOx emissions on their voyages between Emden (Germany), Dublin (Ireland), Santander (Spain) and Setubal (Portugal) with Volkswagen Group's cargo.

 

This announcement comes at a time when the industry is under increasing pressure to comply with environmental regulatory changes and reduce its environmental impact. It demonstrates Volkswagen Group's commitment to decarbonise by applying a range of measures for sustainable logistics across the organisation.

 

Leading biofuels innovator GoodFuels supplied its unique BFO - a sustainably sourced biofuel recipe from various certified feedstocks labelled as waste or residue. BFO 'drops in' to normal fuel tanks, meaning no hardware changes are needed to realise instant emissions impact. GoodFuels specialises in what is known in the industry as supplying B100 - a cost-effective, 100% fossil-free alternative for conventional fossil fuels. In this way, GoodFuels is currently one