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What benefits have your clients experienced since partnering with Shell Commercial Road Transport ? ‘ As fleets look to work their way through this complex landscape , our solutions can help them increase their operational efficiency and decarbonise their business . Of course , this includes the various high-quality fuels that make up our portfolio , but it also encompasses a huge ecosystem of digital services and energy solutions . From enabling faster payments through Shell SmartPay to driving fleet efficiencies with the Shell Fleet Hub – between EV technologies and bio-LNG infrastructure – everything in our portfolio is designed to help customers get the most from the breadth and depth of our fleet management network . Shell Fleet Hub is our online card and fleet management portal .
Our work with Kivits Drunen , a logistics provider in the retail sector , is a perfect example , since we integrated everything from the truck technology itself to the power system driving it and the infrastructure supporting its functionality . In collaboration with Shell Recharge , we helped Kivits Drunen install its first EV fast charger at its depot to help future-proof its fleet . This collaboration wasn ’ t just about embracing the latest technology ; it was about understanding the entire value chain and ensuring that each component complements the next . The private charging capabilities introduced as part of this initiative allowed for both overnight and fast charging , addressing concerns related to the transportation of temperature-critical goods across the Netherlands . And , with the addition of 4,000 solar panels installed on the roof of Kivits in Waalwijk , this has reduced the company ’ s dependency on the local electric grid while contributing to the commitment of making its transport operations more sustainable .
However , we also understand that electrification isn ’ t yet the answer for every fleet . It ’ s important , therefore , that the industry is aware of the various transitional solutions that can be used to decarbonise operations in the short-to-mid term . For example , we helped logistics services provider Koeltrans reduce its vehicles ’ CO 2 emissions by roughly 30 % by swapping diesel for bio-LNG . Bio-LNG is a drop-in fuel , helping fleets avoid any expensive infrastructure or vehicle modifications . Shell BioLNG offers up to 100 % less CO 2 life-cycle emissions , compared to market representative B7 diesel . For these reasons , it is becoming an increasingly important part of the heavy-duty transport ’ s energy transition , helping to protect operational output while reducing environmental impact . With that being said , many heavy-duty
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