Green Cargo prides itself on offering an environmentally sustainable shipments service while maintaining its position as the country’s most experienced rail logistics operator. Moving nearly 400 freight trains per day in Sweden, the company is also helping to support the growth of Scandinavia’s businesses.

In 2013, Jan Kilström became CEO of Green Cargo following three years as CEO of Bring Frigo, another Swedish logistics provider. The company has thrived under his leadership, while keeping sight of its traditional Swedish roots. However, the company is no stranger to innovation: as its name suggests, one of Green Cargo’s main focuses is operating in as green a manner as possible. With consumers becoming increasingly aware of the threat of climate change, it is vital that businesses address this concern and adapt their operations accordingly. Because of this, long-term sustainability drives decision-making for Kilström and his company.

Green Cargo carefully monitors all aspects of its operations, from finance and security to the wellbeing of employees, the environment and wider society. This way, it ensures that its logistics services have minimal impact on the climate, while providing sound working conditions for employees.

What’s more, the reduced CO2 emissions of Green Cargo’s operations help other companies reach their own environmental targets: the company’s use of hydroelectric power and low rolling resistance steel wheels results in an almost indiscernible environmental impact. Additionally, more than 90 percent of Green Cargo’s fleet comprises electric trains, meaning it has been approved as a Good Environmental Choice by the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation.

Thanks to Kilström’s leadership, Green Cargo continues to expand today. At the end of 2017, new agreements with three production and delivery firms came into force. The move saw Green Cargo increase the frequency of its sustainable deliveries to Norway and Sweden.