The renowned logistics company Gruber Logistics has been successfully partnering with fuel manufacturer Delta Energy for over a year. This ambitious collaboration aims to achieve two key objectives: reducing emissions in road freight transport and using high-quality, environmentally friendly fuels. By reducing emissions by up to 95 percent with HVO and up to 70 percent with Bio-LNG, Gruber Logistics, in partnership with Delta Energy, significantly improved its climate footprint in 2024. Delta Energy’s fuels, primarily used in Northern Italy, are certified in terms of their production and supply chains, meeting Gruber Logistics’ stringent sustainability standards.
Delta Energy, like Gruber Logistics, is based in the Trentino-South Tyrol region. Thanks to the fuel manufacturer’s filling station network and the strength of the logistics company in Northern Italy and along the Brenner corridor, supply and demand align perfectly. Over 80 percent of Gruber Logistics’ Bio-LNG consumption and almost all of its HVO refueling are sourced from Delta Energy.
“The emissions savings achieved with HVO and Bio-LNG fuels compared to conventional diesel are remarkable. However, it is crucial that these fuels are not produced at the expense of agricultural land reallocation, deforestation, or monocultures, which are counterproductive practices. That’s why we actively work against such developments,” emphasizes Stefan Knapp, Executive Director Fleet at Gruber Logistics. “For this reason, we prioritize sustainable procurement logistics. In our partnership with Delta Energy, certified standards ensure resource-efficient production and delivery of the fuel.”
Mirco Conte, President of Delta Energy, highlights the successful collaboration: “We are proud to be part of the Gruber Logistics world, contributing to making logistics ‚greener‘. Since 2023, Delta Energy has been a pioneer in in the field of alternative fuels – starting with LNG, evolved to Bio-LNG, and subsequently incorporating HVO. The partnership between two key players in the same region that are deeply committed to sustainable solutions has created a synergy that significantly reduces emissions through certified products.”
Under the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED), which promotes the expansion of renewable energy sources, strict quality standards apply to alternative fuels. These are vital steps on Europe’s path to climate neutrality. “The RED II regulations provide clear guidelines for the procurement of alternative fuels, enabling us to assess their sustainability and quality. Delta Energy meets these requirements, supporting Gruber Logistics’ overall strategy for ‚greener road freight transport‘,” explains Ettore Gualandi, Team Leader Sustainability & Eco-Innovation at Gruber Logistics.
