Wärtsilä's logistics partner CEVA wins enviro...

Wärtsilä Corporation, Press release, 30 October 2008

Wärtsilä Corporation's logistics partner, CEVA Logistics, has been
awarded the first Lean & Green Award 2008 in the Netherlands. CEVA
Logistics won the award for their best practice example in designing
a CO2-friendly supply chain for Wärtsilä. The award was granted by
Connekt, a recognized Dutch forum that promotes smart and sustainable
mobility thinking among logistics service providers, shippers,
non-governmental organisations, governmental bodies, and
international partners.

In August 2008, Wärtsilä signed a co-operation agreement for its 24/7
global spare parts deliveries with CEVA Logistics, who will take
responsibility for the shipment of spare parts to Wärtsilä's
international customers.

Earlier this year, Wärtsilä announced its intention to centralise
spare parts logistics and to build a Central Distribution facility in
the Netherlands. By centralising these activities, faster and more
efficient deliveries of spare parts can be achieved.

CEVA Logistics uses Supply Chain Optimization software to make a
detailed analysis of shipments. The calculation of the estimated CO2
emissions is based on the weight of shipments, the distance between
warehouses, and the transportation mode. The centralisation of
Wärtsilä's spare parts logistics is estimated to reduce significantly
the amount of CO2 impact, due to the shorter distances compared to
the level prevailing today.

"We are happy that our planned transportation management system has
been recognised for its ability to promote environmental impact. From
Wärtsilä's point of view the improved customer service is also
important," comments Mr Donal Lynch, VP, Parts, Wärtsilä Services.

As of today, Wärtsilä's seven product companies in Finland, Italy,
the Netherlands, France, Sweden, Norway and Switzerland, are
responsible for the global spare parts logistics for their own
products.

The transportation management system will be implemented step by step
and will be fully realised during 2009.


For further information, please call

Mr Ari Kaakinen, Project manager, Parts 24/7 project, tel +358 40
5920749
Ms Eeva Kainulainen, VP, Global Communications, tel [phone]


Wärtsilä in brief
Wärtsilä enhances the business of its customers by providing them
with complete lifecycle power solutions. When creating better and
environmentally compatible technologies, Wärtsilä focuses on the
marine and energy markets with products and solutions as well as
services. Through innovative products and services, Wärtsilä sets out
to be the most valued business partner of all its customers. This is
achieved by the dedication of over 18,000 professionals manning 160
locations in 70 countries around the world. Wärtsilä is listed on the
Nordic Exchange in Helsinki, Finland.
www.wartsila.com
www.connekt.nl


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