Neste Corporation and DB Schenker have partnered to expand the use of Neste MY Renewable Diesel in the Asia-Pacific region, marking a significant step towards lower-emission logistics. The collaboration involved a trial from December 2024 to February 2025, where the renewable diesel was used in Singapore for the first time to power DB Schenker’s land transport operations. This initiative highlights the companies’ commitment to reducing carbon emissions without requiring modifications to existing diesel engines or infrastructure.
The land transport sector contributes approximately 15% of carbon emissions in Singapore. By using Neste MY Renewable Diesel, greenhouse gas emissions can be reduced by up to 90% over the product’s lifecycle compared to fossil diesel. This demonstrates the feasibility of adopting renewable diesel as a viable solution for decarbonising logistics operations.
Ee Pin Lee, Head of Commercial APAC, Renewable Products at Neste, stated, “This collaboration with DB Schenker marks the first time Neste MY Renewable Diesel has been used for road transport in Singapore and it demonstrates the crucial role that this renewable solution can play in DB Schenker’s sustainability journey.”
Christoph Matthes, Senior Vice President, Head of Land Transport in APAC at DB Schenker, added, “We hope to transform our whole industry together with our partners and customers with the use of renewable diesel as a viable solution for decarbonising our land transport operations in the region.”
The partnership builds on previous successful collaborations between Neste and DB Schenker in Finland, where the renewable diesel has been used in light distribution vehicles. This expansion into the Asia-Pacific region signifies a growing commitment to sustainable logistics solutions.
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