ATM, part of waste-to-product company Renewi, is making its transport more sustainable. In collaboration with the Joint Corridors Off-Road programme (run by Logistics Community Brabant), the company is shifting part of its materials transport from road to water. Where previously dozens of trucks transported mineral materials daily for the concrete and cement industry, many of these loads now travel by ship. This reduces the number of road journeys ATM makes and marks a significant step towards cleaner and smarter transport.

Sustainable growth as a driving force in the construction sector

This sector is increasingly seeking environmentally friendly solutions. ATM contributes to this with secondary raw materials: high-quality mineral construction materials recovered from residual streams and reused as additives in, for example, concrete and cement.

The growing demand for these materials also brings logistical challenges. ATM wants to prevent increased sales from leading to more truck traffic, higher emissions, and greater congestion at the Moerdijk industrial site. Inland shipping offers a more sustainable alternative.

Collaboration as the key to success

The switch to water transport was achieved through intensive collaboration. With support from the Modal Shift scheme and the Joint Corridors Off-Road programme, ATM launched a pilot project with a client from the concrete industry. As the client is accessible by water and ATM has its own quay and experience with inland shipping, the transition was implemented quickly and efficiently.

Shorter waiting times, greater safety

The results of the modal shift are clearly visible. For this client project, road transport has been completely replaced by inland shipping. This leads to shorter waiting times, increased safety on site, and a significant reduction in CO₂ emissions per tonne of product.

Future-proof transport

In addition to environmental benefits, inland shipping also offers ATM greater certainty. Road transport faces traffic jams, rising costs, and a shortage of drivers. By opting for water transport, ATM becomes less dependent on these factors, making the transport chain more robust and ready for further growth.

Ambition: 50% by water by 2030

“ATM aims to transport at least 50% of its mineral construction materials by inland shipping before 2030. This is more than just a logistical optimisation: it is a strategic choice that fits ATM’s mission to contribute to a safe, circular, and climate-friendly construction sector,” says Piter Brandenburg, Commercial Director at ATM.