Reducing Time, Costs And CO2 Emissions With Chevron Lubricants' Newest Warehouse

Chevron Lubricants distributes to more than 2,500 locations in 81 countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and is constantly finding and implementing solutions to increase the speed, efficiency and sustainability of their operations.

Recently the EMEA team moved to a new 12,000 pallet distribution centre in Kluizen, Belgium, built to greatly improve logistics in the region. This has reduced the distance between its two Belgium manufacturing sites – the main lubricants blending plant is in Ghent, Belgium – to a mere 100 km (62 miles) combined. The facility has already reduced CO2 emissions, minimised time spent on the road, and optimised time spent loading and unloading product. The overall result is a significant increase in efficiency, thanks to the project team.

Els Devriendt, general manager, Supply Chain EMEA region during the project, explained, "The decision to move is aligned with our goal to create more efficient and sustainable solutions that will support our business today and in the future."

Chevron works hard to improve business efficiency and reduce its environmental impact, and the move to our new distribution centre is another demonstration of our commitment to this goal.

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About the author: With over 35 years in the oil and gas industry, Dan Holdmeyer has worked for Chevron the past 14 years, serving in a variety of capacities with the company in addition to his current post as Industrial and Coolants Brand Manager where he works as a lubrication engineer that supports Chevron Delo and other related lubricants brands. He plays an integral role in supporting and managing a variety of programs related to off-highway and on-highway lubrication needs. Dan also works as Chevron’s Training Specialist for their Global Lubricants division since joining the company. Prior to joining Chevron, Dan worked as a Field Engineer at Mobil Oil Corporation for 20 years (1979-99) after graduating from the University of Missouri-Columbia with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering.