OSLO, NORWAY: DFDS A/S has ordered 100 electric Volvo trucks for logistics network, which is Europe’s largest heavy-duty electric truck order to date.
New electric Volvo trucks will be deployed throughout DFDS’ European logistics network during 2022 and 2023, a bourse filing said.
“The order of electric trucks marks the beginning of a transition to a sustainable logistics supply chain offering in line with DFDS’ Climate Action Plan to reduce emissions from transport equipment”.
Electric Volvo trucks meet the demand from society and customers for dramatic cuts in CO2 emissions. With the Volvo FM, FMX and FH Electric, zero tailpipe emission deliveries are available for a wide range of transport assignments.
“At DFDS, we’re determined to become carbon neutral and offer a sustainable supply chain for our customers across Europe and Turkey. Electrification is an important element in this journey. The electrical trucks will be deployed in 2022 and 2023 to replace conventional trucks”, says Niklas Andersson, Executive Vice President and Head of DFDS’ Logistics Division.
The heavy-duty Volvo FM Electric truck can carry a maximum weight of 44 tons (Gross Combination Weight). The new electric fleet will replace conventional trucks during 2022 and 2023. The electric trucks can drive up to 300 km when fully charged and will be used for both short and long trips in DFDS’ supply chain solutions.
The order includes eco-driving training by Volvo to ensure a competitive transition to the new technology.
DFDS provides ferry and transport services in and around Europe, generating annual revenues of DKK 19bn. To over 10,000 freight customers, we deliver high reliability through ferry & port terminal services and transport & logistics solutions.
DFDS was founded in 1866, is headquartered in Copenhagen, and listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen.
DFDS is a Danish international shipping and logistics company. It is the busiest shipping company of its kind in Northern Europe and one of the busiest in Europe. The company’s name is an abbreviation of Det Forenede Dampskibs-Selskab.
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