Dive Summary:
- Heinz, Mars and Dutch brewer Bavaria will now transport their products across Europe and to the UK by barge via inland waterways as part of a shared transportation agreement.
- The agreement maximizes the sustainability of shipping operations for all three companies, as it ensures a significant reduction in emissions as a result of distribution.
- Bavaria previously took measures to reduce emissions by distributing its beers via train and switching its distribution fleet to trucks that meet low-emission standards.
From the article:
... Although the UK is famed for its canals, the size of the waterways in Europe makes transport by barge a truly sustainable solution if the volumes being shipped are large enough. ...
