Freightliner and Ocean Network Express have extended their commitment to using HVO100 fuel for rail operations.

HVO is made from raw materials such as vegetable oil and waste-based fat and oil from the food industry, and follows on from a successful 6-month pilot.

Switching to HVO can reduce carbon emissions by up to 90% and Freightliner says this is the best alternative to conventional diesel.

The extension will form part of ONE’s green rail offering, where their customers can purchase a carbon reduction certification to recognise their actions to lower their carbon footprint.

“ONE UK, in partnership with Freightliner, is pleased to continue the transportation of our cargo inland using rail powered by HVO100. Over our successful 6-month pilot period, we calculated that an incredible 488 tonnes of CO2 emissions were saved by switching to this renewable fuel. We thank Freightliner for collaborating with us to make a greener and more sustainable supply chain as ONE continues to find innovative ways to achieve our goal of net zero by 2050.”

Nick Reay, Head of Operations for ONE UK