Logistics with sustainability in focus

Our paper is transported by sea, road or rail and often by a combination of two or more transport modes to the final destination. A combined transport is often referred to as an intermodal transport, and could for example be a container that is shipped by boat, and then switched over to rail or road transport for the final leg of its journey.

Part of the volumes produced at our paper mills in Hallsta and Braviken are loaded onto boats in ports straight at the mill. Holmen’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 from the customer. This way we can reduce the lead times to customer, while optimizing 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.