Tabuk, January 29, 2024, The Red Sea Global has marked another significant milestone in its commitment to achieving a sustainable transportation system by implementing a restriction on the use of low-carbon biofuel in all its delivery trucks. The company now boasts the entire fleet of its onshore vehicles, including six 8-ton refrigeration trucks and three 3.5-ton refrigeration trucks, powered by either electricity or biofuel. This move positions The Red Sea Global as the first Saudi company to operate an environmentally friendly supply chain.
The fleet of vehicles, which plays a crucial role in the company's long-range supply chain network, ensures the smooth transportation of goods to various projects and facilities. All cargo delivery trucks to the Red Sea hotels, including Turtle Bay Hotel, Six Senses Southern Dunes, St. Regis Red Sea Resort, and Nujuma (a Ritz-Carlton Reserve), as well as to the Red Sea International Airport, are now powered by sustainable biofuels.
These biofuels, derived from local sources of cooking oil, result in significantly lower carbon emissions, with only 0.17 kilograms of CO2 equivalent per liter compared to the 2.7 kilograms associated with normal diesel fuel. The transition to biofuels not only reduces environmental impact but also extends the life of the vehicles' engines, offering both environmental and operational benefits.
To monitor the efficiency of this eco-friendly approach, The Red Sea Global has implemented sophisticated technologies, equipping each vehicle with a chip to measure daily biofuel consumption. This data allows fleet managers to analyze and improve fuel efficiency, further enhancing the company's environmental conservation efforts.
Given that The Red Sea Global already utilizes 100% solar-generated electricity to power its vehicles, the carbon emissions from its land transport fleet are now minimal. This accomplishment aligns with the company's ambition to transition to green hydrogen across its transport sector. By the year 2030, The Red Sea Global aims to have between 700 and 800 vehicles in its sustainable fleet, ushering in a transformative shift in the transportation of goods in Saudi Arabia and setting a new standard for sustainable supply chains.
