Logistics company Maersk has announced the opening of its first low-emission warehouse in Taulov Dry Port in Fredericia, Denmark, which will help the company achieve net zero CO2 emissions by 2040 across its operations.
The new warehouse sets new international standards for the development of low-emission warehouses and logistics facilities and will also play a key role in Maersk’s logistics footprint in the Nordics, improving the handling of cargo that arrives in the region by road, sea and air.
“We are bringing to life a true logistics hub located right in the center of the Danish Triangle Region. This will be a new center of gravity, with easy access to the main infrastructure elements – ports, rail and road, but also our air hub in Billund – making it a perfect and tangible example of integrated logistics solutions that are at the heart of Maersk’s strategy. But more importantly, this facility also directly responds to the needs of our customers, many of whom are operating their own distribution centers and production facilities in the area,” explained Birna Ödefors, managing director Nordics at Maersk.
The project is a joint enterprise between Maersk and Taulov Dry Port, owner of the land. The warehouse was built according to BREEAM Excellent standards with zero direct emissions from operations. All indoor and outdoor equipment in the warehouse is electrified, with solar panels installed over the entire roof and any excess renewable energy produced being fed to the grid. Battery-driven trucks will be used for all shunting operations and hydrogen stations are planned within 150m of the site.