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Calsina Carré Frit Ravich tractora eléctrica

We incorporate three electric vehicles

We have added three units of the 100% electric Renault Trucks E-TECH T and have made agreements to boost them in collaboration with Frit Ravich, the leader in the production and distribution of Snacking products, and Saint-Gobain, the leading manufacturer of lightweight and sustainable construction solutions. The consolidation of this project aligns with our strong sustainable vision, which continues to focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as well as technological innovation and energy efficiency in our operations.

With the implementation of these green routes, we significantly reduce our environmental impact per journey: the combined total of the three vehicles represents a reduction of 820 kg of CO₂ per day, equivalent to an annual saving of 205,700 kg of CO₂ in the atmosphere. This figure aligns with our decarbonization goals, as well as those of our partners, and responds to the demand for a reduced carbon footprint in the industry. The electric-powered tractors are ideal for domestic and medium-distance routes. In the case of Frit Ravich, the distribution will take place across Catalonia, particularly in the province of Barcelona, while for Saint-Gobain, the operation will connect its production centers, and deliveries will primarily take place in the province of Zaragoza.

In this context, Renault Trucks has been our partner for the electric project, with the Sustainable Last Mile initiative, using the RENAULT TRUCKS RT E-TECH T Electric model. This vehicle, with 490 kWh of power, operates 100% with green energy, with no NOX or particle emissions. Furthermore, it offers a smooth and silent driving experience, with optimized range and recyclable batteries.

Beyond the investment in three electric units, we also highlight the significant focus to maximize energy efficiency in our facilities : we have our own electric chargers and are self-sufficient thanks to the renewable energy generated entirely by our photovoltaic panels. This eliminates our reliance on external energy and facilitates operational optimization.

The incorporation of 100% electric vehicles adds to the set of sustainable solutions we offer as a transporter: rail transport with adapted vehicles, the use of renewable fuels such as HVO, and efficient double vehicles like the duotrainer. These solutions enable us to make significant progress in our transition towards more sustainable transport. With these initiatives, we continue to move forward in our goal to achieve NET ZERO by 2050.

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New Intermodal Route: Bettembourg, LX - Curtici, RO

This October has been a key milestone for our growth in intermodal solutions, as we have launched a new rail line connecting Bettembourg, Luxembourg, with Curtici, Romania. This initiative strengthens our commitment to sustainability and logistical efficiency, providing innovative solutions for our clients operating in Central and Eastern Europe.

A great start for a strategic connection

Our intermodal team attended the official inauguration of the Curtici-Bettembourg intermodal line at the Rail Port Arad terminal in Curtici, where they had the opportunity to witness the loading of one of the trains. This moment was particularly significant as it featured the largest presence of Calsina Carré trailers up to the date.

Three weeks after its launch, the new route has already allowed us to load more than 80 trailers onto the train, highlighting its importance to our operations and solidifying our goal to expand rail transport in Central and Eastern Europe.

Boosting our romanian subsidiary

This new connection also enables us to strengthen the operations of our romanian subsidiary, European Logistics, which currently operates from two strategic locations: Pitesti and Arad. The addition of this route is key to reaching this strategic territory sustainably and efficiently, further establishing ourselves as a logistics operator with a strong presence in the region.

What benefits will this new route provide?

• Greater coverage in Eastern Europe
This rail line enhances our connectivity in key markets of Central and Eastern Europe, reinforcing our operational capacity in the region.

• Operational efficiency
Improved transit times that reduce delivery schedules, offering our customers logistical solutions that meet the demands of an increasingly dynamic environment.

• Sustainability in action
The use of rail transport significantly reduces CO₂ emissions, aligning with our commitment to building a more sustainable future for the logistics sector.

With the addition of this route, we now operate five intermodal connections daily across Europe, and conduct over a thousand monthly trips using this combined transportation network.

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We join forces with Henkel and CHEP, in a sustainable transport agreement

On the path towards more sustainable logistics, at Calsina Carré we continue to commit to responsible practices that minimize the environmental impact, with the aim of contribute to the decarbonization of the sector of transportation and logistics. We were pioneers in the implementation of multimodal transport, with which in the last five years we have managed to reduce our CO2 emissions into the atmosphere by 20%. With this commitment, we work to minimize our carbon footprint and move towards achieving the zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

One of the key initiatives to move towards this goal is the integration of collaborative transportation into our logistics operation. In this sense, we have established a strategic collaboration with the global leader in consumer products and technologies Henkel and the expert in pallet pooling and supply chain solutions, CHEP. The objective of the joint project is eliminate empty kilometers, optimizing the route as much as possible and thus minimizing emissions.

Furthermore, the agreed route is carried out 100% with HVO fuel (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil). HVO is a renewable biofuel that offers a viable and effective alternative to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90% per journey, without compromising the performance or efficiency of the vehicle.

The project is already underway and its implementation has proven to be highly effective. The initiative represents, on the part of the three companies, a clear commitment to address the environmental challenges of the logistics sector, as well as an opportunity to join forces by sharing the same commitment and values around sustainable mobility.

In this context, Alba Carré, CEO of Calsina Carré, has highlighted that “at Calsina Carré we have the will and commitment to become the partner of our clients on the path towards decarbonization, advising them on the different solutions available, as well as jointly redefining logistics. “We firmly believe in collaboration to move towards a future of sustainable mobility and promote the use of clean alternative energies.”

In this line, Eugenio Vila, director of logistics purchasing at Henkel for Southern Europe, underlines that “at Henkel we have set the goal of reducing emissions of CO2 by 100 million tons together with our suppliers, customers and consumers by 2025, thus reducing carbon emissions throughout the entire value chain. “We believe in collaborative culture, like this project, to act together for the good of our present and future.”

For its part, Luís Sánchez, Senior Manager of Collaborative Solutions at CHEP, assures that “as responsible for the movement of millions of pallets throughout the entire supply chain, we have the ability to seek synergies between our partners to make the transportation of goods more efficient and sustainable. “We are proud to see how Calsina Carré and Henkel have joined forces in this mission to change the paradigm of sustainable mobility thanks to innovation and a culture of collaboration.”

At Calsina Carré we are proud to share vision and values with our clients on the sustainable path. Union make force!

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Why do we opt for the use of HVO?

The Ecological Way

As part of our firm commitment to sustainable environment, we have carried out many green initiatives to decarbonize the sector. We were pioneers in the implementation of intermodal transport; in the last five years we have managed to reduce our carbon footprint by 20%, saving an astonishing 41,898,563.63 kg of CO₂ emissions into the atmosphere.

With this determination, we currently produce 0 emissions in all our facilities in Catalonia thanks to the use of green energy from renewable sources, and our photovoltaic panels installed at our headquarters generate more than 200,000 kWh per year, reducing our carbon footprint by 51,500 kg of CO2 eq.

With this determination, we are working to minimize our impact to achieve zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, following the European Green Pact promoted by the European Commission.

HVO, the green diesel revolution:

-90% emissions per trip

One of the fundamental challenges at a global level in recent years and in the near future is the replacement of fossil fuels with renewable sources, especially those with low or zero carbon emissions, the so-called clean energies. Among renewable fuels, HVO or hydrotreated vegetable oil stands out..

At Calsina Carré we are committed to the use of this renewable fuel to make our land transport more efficient. HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) is produced from sustainable raw materials such as vegetable oils. Its use in transportation offers a viable and effective alternative to reduce CO₂ emissions by up to 90% per trip, without compromising the performance or efficiency of our vehicles. In fact, engines using HVO can achieve higher efficiency and suffer less wear, resulting in optimal performance and long life.

Together on the road to decarbonisation

In a world that increasingly demands clean and sustainable solutions, companies are looking to reduce their environmental impact and decarbonize the supply chain. The use of this renewable fuel on their routes is an opportunity to do so, and more and more corporations are backing this environmentally friendly transport method every day. We are delighted to be able to join forces with our clients to move towards more responsible practices and contribute to the development of a greener and more resilient economy.

Calsina Carré understands that every action counts on the road to a more sustainable future, and we will continue to increase our HVO network for the preservation of our environment and maximum efficiency in our logistics operations.

Camión HVO de Calsina Carré

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SITL and the links that connect us to France

The International Transport & Logistics trade show (SITL) is one of southern Europe's most important events for transport, logistics and supply chain management. Held annually in Paris, it attracts professionals and companies from all over the sector. Once again, Calsina Carré was present at this great event, which took place in Paris from 19 to 21 March.

France is one of our major markets, as well as a strategic point of connection to Europe of obvious relevance due to its geographical location. Nowadays, we carry out more than 1,500 weekly shipments in France, both import and export, and we continue to expand the intermodal service with new routes in this area in order to move towards greener operations. Rail transport continues to be a major commitment in this area with more than 400 monthly departures.

Being aware of the significant importance of the French market for the company, last year we opened a new office in Paris. This opening represented a great support for our continued development and growth in the French market, allowing us to establish a stronger presence with a local team and an operational base from which logistics services are coordinated, now more effectively. Therefore, once again this year, our participation in SITL has been essential as well as of great importance.

This internationally renowned event provided us with an exceptional platform to showcase all the innovative solutions and services offered by Calsina Carré. Our well-attended stand was an ideal showcase that allowed us to establish new partnerships for the future, thus strengthening ties with our French customers. An extra point to add: it was all made possible by the exceptional work made by our team, who returned home with a very good feeling, satisfied with a job well done.

Finally, our participation in SITL as well as the support of our Paris headquarters with a local team, represent significant steps in our strategy of growth and consolidation in the French market.

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Groupage and its advantages

In Calsina Carré, we have consolidated a large network of reliability in LTL with solutions and over five decades of expertise in this service. Groupage remains to this day one of our outstanding services and covers an important and integral part of our daily operations.

We currently provide more than 400 daily breakbulk services to Europe, the United Kingdom and North Africa, thanks to our own consolidated domestic network. In addition, we can adapt to the customer's needs and travel requirements: i.e.: bookings, reservations , lateral unloading, customs and cross boarder necessities and the customers need for punctuality of stock delivery etc.

Groupage is an essential tool to optimize the transport of goods, would you like to know some of the many advantages offered by our door-to-door part-loading service? These are some of the benefits that are aligned with the demands and expectations of the supply chain:

- Cost-effective efficiency:

Groupage is a transportation method designed to provide efficient and cost-effective logistics solutions by combining multiple loads from different shippers into a consolidated single shipment. By applying these methods to the multiple shipments from our customers for transportation, we can achieve optimal operational efficiency and, as a result of this, more competitive rates!

-Environmental preservation:

Groupage not only lowers costs for our customers, but also helps in the reduction of carbon footprints by minimizing the number of vehicles that are on our roads. This in turn translates into a positive environmental impact without compromising service efficiency.

-Adaptive flexibility:

We understand that each of our customers has unique needs and our LTL service offers a versatile and adaptable solutions, capable of handling various freight volumes, as well as a fast response and better adapting to changes that may arise at the last minute such as expanding or reducing cargo, LTL also allows us to provide more frequent shipments and more routes, ensuring the flexibility needed to meet customer requirements.

-Tight transit times:

This transportation system minimizes transshipments, providing remarkable benefits in terms of speed, urgency and immediacy. In addition, this reduction in goods handling results in a minimal incident rate. Thanks to careful route planning and precise coordination, we ensure competitive transit times allowing each load to reach its destination within the agreed deadlines.

-Dedicated team:

Our entire part-load operation is reinforced by a network of our own warehouses specialized in cross-docking and equipped with the best technologies. We have a dedicated operational team and webtrack system for tracking and traceability of the goods at all times. In addition, we also can offer the possibility of system integration with a dedicated customer service team, if required by the customer.

At Calsina Carré, we understand that logistics efficiency is essential for our customers. Our groupage service optimizes the transportation processes and simplifies the supply chain, providing a comprehensive and efficient solution for each company's logistics needs.

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Calsina Carré Maghreb completes a year of growth

As we approach the end of this significant year, we would like to take a moment of reflection and share our evolution in the Maghreb market over the last 12 months

We close the year with a figure that pleases us: more than 17,500 crossings through the Gibraltar Strait, connecting Europe and the Maghreb. This milestone not only represents an increase in our activity, but also consolidates, one more year, our solid presence in North Africa.

Sustained growth and strong presence in North Africa

Since more than two decades, Calsina Carré has been forging a history in the Maghreb market. Our development in the region has not only been a business growth, but a partnership based on trust and collaboration with local communities. Our commitment to excellence and trustworthiness has been the driving force behind our continued growth in North Africa.

Calsina Carré Maghreb currently has a local team of more than 250 people distributed between two sites, Morocco and Tunisia, and operates its own fleet of more than 350 vehicles. This year 2023 we opened a new office in Algeciras as a strategic reinforcement point, for greater efficiency and control of our daily departures from its port to the African continent, specifically to Tangier.

Looking to the future: New logistic projects and sustainability

Our big commitment for the new year is the opening of a new logistics warehouse in Tangier, a significant step towards the strengthening and expansion of our operations in the region. We are in the process of full construction of this new logistics centre, which is going to have as its main objective the development and improvement of our operational capabilities, providing our customers an integral and optimised service.

This warehouse will be the epicentre of our operations in the region, designed to facilitate an efficient and coordinated goods flow. Tangier Automotive City strategic location positions it as a key point for cross-border trade and logistics.

Another major commitment for the present and future in North Africa is sustainability. In addition to reducing our emissions with each crossing, this year we have expanded our Moroccan fleet, adding Euro6 units and contributing in this way to a more environmental friendly transport. Furthermore, our challenge for 2024 involves the strategic expansion of our maritime routes, seeking sea highway routes for longer distances, in order to optimise logistical efficiency and minimise our environmental footprint. This approach reflects our commitment to sustainable transport and responds to the growing need for logistics solutions that balance efficiency with environmental responsibility.

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Welcome to Calsina Carré Customs

Anunciamos un nuevo capítulo en la optimización de nuestros servicios: el lanzamiento de «Calsina Carré Customs«. Damos un paso significativo para simplificar la experiencia logística de nuestros clientes, cubriendo ahora también sus necesidades aduaneras. En este sentido, no solo actuaremos como agente de aduanas, efectuando despachos y expidiendo tránsitos, sino que contaremos con depósito aduanero ADT en nuestro almacén y parking de alta seguridad bajo recinto aduanero, en la sede central de Pont de Molins. Con este valor añadido, queremos ser un operador logístico integral con claro enfoque a la eficiencia y satisfacción del cliente, eliminando la figura de la agencia de aduanas como actor intermediario.

This new customs facility is located in the border area of La Jonquera, a crucial point in the European supply chain and with a decisive role in the transport sector. With this strategic location, Calsina Carré contributes significantly to strengthen and enhance a key area. Its proximity to the border will allow us to streamline customs processes and ensure more efficient transport.

Además, Calsina Carré es un «O.E.A.» (Operador Económico Autorizado), una certificación que posee desde hace más de una década y que no solo otorga ventajas aduaneras en la Unión Europea, sino que también garantiza un alto nivel de seguridad a lo largo de todo el proceso logístico.

In conclusion, Calsina Carré has a commitment with the territory to contribute to the improvement of the supply chain in a key location for the sector, to ensure its customers' satisfaction.

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We opened a new parking lot with 200 additional parking spaces

By the end of 2022, Calsina Carré presented an ambitious new project, placing the facilities of its Pont de Molins headquarters available to external carriers. The project was born out of the company's vision and commitment to cover a need in the sector: the lack of decent and safe infrastructures for carriers and, consequently, the shortage of drivers. The so-called Calsina Carré Services is a logistics hub that provides quality services to the driver and the vehicle throughout its journey, ensuring the highest safety standards: video-monitored parking, gas station, car wash, showers, tire replacement, etc.

Less than a year after its official opening, we have committed again to this logistics hub, expanding the parking lot by an additional 26,000 m², in order to meet the increasing daily number of vehicles, which currently exceeds 2,000.

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Our experience at TransLogistica Romania

This year, we had the pleasure to participate in the TransLogistica Romania exhibition, which was held in Bucharest. During this exceptional event, our team joined the main players in the transport and logistics industry to present our innovative solutions and connect with potential customers and strategic partners.

TransLogistica Romania is a key platform in Central and Eastern Europe to give visibility to our Romanian subsidiary, European Logistics. In Romania, specifically in Pitesti and Arad, Calsina Carré has offices, a cross-docking warehouse and a parking lot to reinforce its operations in the area. With a local team of more than 30 people and 350 drivers, European Logistics has been our strategic support in Central and Eastern Europe since 2008.

This year, we attended the event with our own stand, showcasing our road and intermodal transport solutions in Eastern Europe, as well as our connection with the rest of Europe and all the way to the Maghreb. It has been a good opportunity to strengthen ties in this area and to highlight the potential of our Romanian site.

We would like to thank all the customers, partners and industry players who visited our stand and interacted with our team. See you soon Bucharest!

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