Iggesund and SCA expand cooperation in Europe

Iggesund and SCA have had a relationship since 1995, and together it is said they have the necessary volumes to offer cost-effective transport with a high service level to continental Europe.

The change involves the vessels used to transport materials, and Christina Törnquist, logistics director at Iggesund Paperboard, said: ‘We are gaining access to more modern vessels. Combined with changes to our European sheeting operations, this will lay the foundation for a better delivery service.’

Under the new arrangement, Iggesund will be able to ship paperboard with the same frequency as before, both to Kiel and to other ports. 2016 will also see Iggesund will move from its present terminal in Lübeck to the Port of Kiel. The latter was chosen for its better development possibilities and good long-term owners, who are also willing to invest in high quality.

‘The location is optimal for our planned service development,’ added Törnquist. ‘It is close both to our customers and to our service station. It is also strategically positioned close to the Kiel Canal, which allows for many new possibilities in the future.’

The new sea transport arrangements and new terminal are part of an in-depth review of its service that Iggesund is currently conducting.

‘Delivery service is my speciality and I am pleased with the measures we are taking now,’ Törnquist said. ‘Equally important, though, is the service package we are launching under the name of Care by Iggesund. It includes everything from the fast delivery of samples to local technical support and an extensive range of knowledge material that enables customers to get the most out of our paperboard.’