Norway-based UECC Collaborates with JLR to Drive Sustainable Maritime Transport

United European Car Carriers (UECC), a RoRo transportation provider based in Norway, has joined forces with luxury vehicle manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) to advance sustainability in maritime transport. Through UECC’s Sail for Change initiative, JLR aims to meet its global logistics chain’s sustainability goals by utilizing low-carbon liquefied biomethane (LBM).

Four of JLR’s renowned brands, including Range Rover, Defender, Discovery, and Jaguar, will participate in Sail for Change. This initiative, launched last year, involves the use of bioLNG supplied by Titan Clean Fuels to fuel UECC’s dual-fuel LNG pure car and truck carriers operating in the European shortsea trade. This move directly reduces emissions and aligns with JLR’s commitment to deliver electric models for all its luxury vehicles by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2039.

UECC’s Energy & Sustainability Manager, Daniel Gent, expressed excitement about JLR’s participation in Sail for Change, stating, “JLR has shown a strong interest in developing sustainable maritime transport solutions, and this collaboration is a significant step in that direction.” Gent highlighted the increasing regulatory pressures driving interest in decarbonization among car manufacturers like JLR, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts to reduce emissions across the supply chain.

Sail for Change Extension and Future Commitments

The Sail for Change initiative, launched in July 2024, has been extended into 2025 through a supply agreement with Titan to secure LBM supplies at the Port of Zeebrugge. This extension is projected to reduce over 75,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions. Gent views this supply deal as a foundation for UECC’s long-term commitment to alternative fuels, particularly LBM.

Gent noted that the move towards alternative fuels has encouraged UECC’s customers to expand their decarbonization efforts within the Sail for Change framework. By fueling vessels with bioLNG, UECC can achieve carbon-neutral loading operations across its port network and provide clients with verified emissions data through a CO2 registry.

Unlocking Emission Reduction Potential

UECC anticipates significant emissions reductions through the use of LBM, surpassing the estimated 25% cut achieved with LNG while also eliminating harmful emissions of particulate matter, nitrogen oxide, and sulfur oxide. Gent emphasized the potential for further reductions, particularly in the context of the upcoming Fuel EU Maritime regulations.

“The adoption of LBM not only benefits our Sail for Change customers through Scope 3 emission reductions but also positions UECC for a sustainable future in alignment with Fuel EU Maritime requirements,” concluded Gent.