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Wallenius Wilhelmsen nets deal to ship electric vehicles from Asia

Oslo-listed car carrier operator Wallenius Wilhelmsen has landed a new contract with a major electric vehicle maker.

The contract, which lasts until the end of 2025, covers land and sea services from Asia to Europe as well as from Asia to North America.

Financial details were not disclosed, but the company said the deal came “at rates reflecting the current strong demand and tight balance in the market”.

The contract also includes an agreement to use and pay for biofuel, supplies of which Wallenius Wilhelmsen recently secured in a deal with ExxonMobil.

The move is part of Wallenius Wilhelmsen’s goal of achieving a net-zero emissions integrated supply chain service by 2027 and the company said it is in talks with existing and new customers to ensure that sustainable fuel becomes part of all new contracts.

“We will prioritise customers who are looking to work with us both on land and at sea, and who share our ambition to reduce emissions in the supply chain,” said Pia Synnerman, chief customer officer at Wallenius Wilhelmsen.

Adis Ajdin

Adis is an experienced news reporter with a background in finance, media and education. He has written across the spectrum of offshore energy and ocean industries for many years and is a member of International Federation of Journalists. Previously he had written for Navingo media group titles including Offshore Energy, Subsea World News and Marine Energy.
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