Costa Cruises has signed an agreement with LC3 Trasporti to start using bio-LNG powered trucks to transport the supplies needed by its cruise ships.
The collaboration between the two Italian companies will officially begin on May 19
when the Costa Firenze ship makes its first stop in the port of Kiel, from where it will depart weekly until mid-September to offer seven-day cruises through the Norwegian fjords.
The ship's supplies, including food, beverages, and
technical equipment, will be transported from Costa Cruises' warehouses in Genoa to Kiel
using LC3 Transport trucks powered by bio-LNG. The use of this alternative fuel for road freight will reduce CO2 emissions by almost 90% and particulate emissions by almost 100% compared to a conventional Euro VI diesel vehicle.
“Sustainability is a key asset in Costa Cruises’ business model. We remain committed to research and development of new technologies, with the ambition of achieving a net-zero fleet by 2050. Our commitment also extends to all cruise-related activities,” stated Marco Diodà, Vice President of Purchasing and Supply Chain at Costa Cruises
Michele Ambrogi, president of LC3 Trasporti, adds: We are truly proud to
offer the guarantee of sustainable transport to a leading company in the sector
such as Costa Cruises.
