Global logistics company, DSV, has signed an agreement with Volvo Trucks to support decarbonisation of road freight.
DSV plans to deploy 300 electric trucks from Volvo for its European operations. The deal includes 500 Volvo trucks with fuel-efficient diesel and gas drivelines.
The heavy vehicles are expected to be delivered between 2024 and 2026.
“I’m very proud to deepen the partnership we have with DSV,” said Volvo Trucks President Roger Alm.
“Collaboration and a strong commitment to really make a difference is essential for making sustainable transport and big CO2 reductions a reality.
“This order is proof of their trust in our company and shows that zero-emissions transport is a viable solution here and now.”
DSV Road CEO Søren Schmidt said close collaboration across sectors provides an opportunity for the fleet to be a key enabler for decarbonisation in the industry.
“We are happy to extend our partnership with Volvo in our joint effort to reduce emissions in the transport industry,” said Schmidt.
“As a global leader in logistics, we strive to stay at the forefront of the green transition and this agreement is a fantastic example of how new technologies can be brought to market at scale to make them more accessible for our customers.
“The deal with Volvo is an important step towards enabling a more sustainable future in trucking.”
The trucks being supplied to DSV will include the new Volvo FH Aero Electric, which has improved aerodynamics, making it even more energy efficient.
DSV is the largest transporter of goods for the Volvo Group, and its electric trucks are already used on lanes in Sweden and Denmark where DSV has established charging infrastructure using electricity from solar panels at its distribution centres in Landskrona and Horsens.
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