Logistics with sustainability in focus

Our paper is transported by sea, road or rail and often by combining two of those transport modes to the final destination. A combination of two modes is often referred to as intermodal transport, and could for example be that the trailer is placed on a railcar for the longer distance. 

A share of the volumes produced at our paper mills in Hallsta and Braviken is loaded in our own ports. Holmen Paper’s vessel M/S Baltic Bright calls different terminals in the Netherlands (Terneuzen), England (Sheerness) and Germany (Lübeck). The paper is sent to terminals and warehouses in Europe, awaiting call-offs by the customer. This way we can reduce the lead times to customer, while optimizing the transports from the mills.

To start from the very beginning, everything originates from the long-term business plan, stretching over a three year period. After that we have annual sales plans, monthly forecasts, order planning and production planning on the respective paper machines, and in the end call-off orders from the customers. Each step of the way serves to optimize production and delivery to customer, as cost-efficient and just-in-time as possible, without ever compromizing on sustainability.

Being situated in the northern part of Europe, and delivering our products to customers all over the world, it can be challenging to meet all demands. However, we pride ourselves with having very consistent lead-times, which is extremely important for our customers.