sennder Technologies GmbH, Mercitalia Logistics S.p.A., Ferrovie dello Stato S.p.A., and Poste Italiane S.p.A. have joined hands to pioneer sustainable intermodal transport solutions, aligning with the vision of a greener and more efficient transport network in Europe. The partnership aims to harness cutting-edge technology to develop proprietary solutions for road and rail freight transport, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions, optimizing efficiency, and enhancing service delivery. sennder’s commitment to environmental sustainability will be bolstered by expanding its green logistics offerings across Europe, with a particular emphasis on leveraging eco-friendly solutions such as Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil and Battery Electric Vehicles for intermodal transports.
This collaboration brings together the expertise of sennder in road freight logistics and technology with Mercitalia’s extensive experience in rail cargo transport, promising innovative and sustainable logistics solutions for European shippers. By combining forces, the partners aim to optimize transport costs, flows, and routes, while significantly reducing carbon emissions.
Furthermore, the partnership underscores Mercitalia’s strategic commitment to digitalization, innovation, and sustainability. By leveraging sennder’s advanced technology and expertise, Mercitalia aims to seize market opportunities effectively and contribute to the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2040.
Sabrina De Filippis, CEO of Mercitalia, emphasizes the significance of the collaboration in optimizing import/export transport flows with reduced environmental impact, highlighting the potential for more efficient and sustainable logistics through the application of advanced technologies, load monitoring, and digital management.
Notably, sennder and Mercitalia have collectively facilitated the transportation of over 53 million tonnes of goods annually. sennder’s recent partnerships, including the JUNA initiative with Scania and an expanded collaboration with Poste Italiane, further demonstrate their commitment to advancing green transport solutions.
The collaboration between sennder, Mercitalia, Ferrovie dello Stato, and Poste Italiane is a testament to the industry’s dedication to sustainability and innovation in European transport. The partners have signed a letter of intent to establish a NewCo dedicated to developing intermodal logistics solutions, subject to regulatory approvals and successful consummation of legal agreements.
