Kuehne+Nagel to support Shell's biofuels project in the Netherlands

Renewable Energy Logistics, the new solution by Kuehne+Nagel Project Logistics, will organise the heavy-lift logistics and module transportation for the hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids (HEFA) biofuels project for Shell plc in the Netherlands.

"The project will be one of the largest commercial production facilities in Europe to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and renewable diesel made from waste," according to a statement issued by K+N.

The biofuels facility in Rotterdam is expected to start production in 2024. It will produce low-carbon fuels such as renewable diesel from waste in the form of used cooking oil, waste animal fat and other industrial and agricultural residual products, the statement added.

K+N's Renewable Energy Logistics is tailored to the specific logistics needs of the renewable energy industry worldwide. It is designed to provide safe and proper transportation of all the components and machinery required to set up and maintain alternative energy projects.

"At Kuehne+Nagel, we support the global energy transition and are committed to play an active role in projects such as HEFA biofuels," says Mustafa Sener, Global Head of Project Logistics. "We are delighted to partner with Shell and assist in producing sustainable fuels, so we can work together on decarbonising the energy and transport industry."

Renewable Energy Logistics will focus on delivering supply chain solutions and logistics services for all major modes of transport for existing and new customers in the renewables industry such as wind (on-shore and off-shore), hydro and solar energy sectors, the statement added.