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Salzgitter AG, Oldendorff Team Up for Decarbonization of Maritime Iron Ore Transport

The companies said beginning in January 2026, Oldendorff will transport iron ore for Salzgitter from various loading ports into Hamburg using bulk carriers operated with fuel-efficient practices. They estimate the collaboration will reduce CO2e emissions by at least 20% and the reduction of transport fuel consumption will lead to cost savings. 

“In our SALCOS® project, we are focusing not only on decarbonizing the internal production route for steelmaking, but also on related process steps along the entire value chain. Logistics — particularly seaborne raw material transport — plays a central role in this context,” said Gunnar Groebler, chairman of the executive board of Salzgitter AG.

The companies project the partnership will cut about 19,000 metric tons of CO2e annually. 

“This partnership… reflects the kind of industry collaboration needed to make meaningful and immediate progress in lowering emissions and advancing more sustainable transport solutions,” said Henrik Christiansen, executive director and head of sustainability at Oldendorff.