Global logistics company DSV has signed an agreement with Volvo Trucks 300 electric trucks, which represents one of Volvo’s largest electric vehicle orders. This move is an important step in DSV’s strategy to reduce emissions and align with industry trends towards more environmentally friendly Transport solutions.

Development of sustainable solutions for road freight transport

With a focus on sustainability, DSV aims to convert a larger part of its fleet to electric or renewable fuel vehicles. The partnership with Volvo includes plans to deploy 300 zero-emission trucks across Europe, as well as 500 fuel-efficient diesel and gas models. This reflects an industry-wide effort that also sees companies such as DHL and Amazon investing in electric fleets.

Why DSV might have chosen electric trucks

DSV’s decision to invest in electric trucks is likely based on three key factors:

• Sustainability and Compliance: Electric trucks meet DSV’s environmental goals and help meet stricter emissions regulations introduced worldwide.
• Long-term cost efficiency: Although the acquisition costs of electric trucks are higher, the operating and maintenance costs are lower, thus offering long-term financial benefits.
• Customer and market demand: Customers’ demand for more environmentally friendly logistics solutions is increasing, making electric trucks a strategic choice to attract environmentally conscious customers and increase DSV’s competitive advantage.

Industry collaboration for decarbonization

Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks, expressed his pride in strengthening the cooperation with DSV and said: “Collaboration and a strong commitment to making a difference are crucial to realising sustainable transport and significant CO2 reductions. This order is a testament to DSV’s confidence in our solutions and shows that emission-free transport is feasible today.”

Søren Schmidt, CEO of DSV Road, echoed this view: “Close cross-industry collaboration is crucial for DSV to act as a catalyst in the decarbonisation of the industry. Expanding our partnership with Volvo supports our mission to lead the green transition in logistics and offer scalable solutions to our customers.” The collaboration is in line with efforts across the transport sector, where companies are increasingly entering into partnerships to leverage their expertise and share the investment costs associated with the transition to cleaner technologies.

Expansion of environmentally friendly truck infrastructure

The fleet delivered to DSV will include the new Volvo FH Aero Electric, designed with improved aerodynamics for greater energy efficiency. DSV already operates electric trucks on routes in Sweden and Denmark, where it has built solar-powered charging infrastructure at its distribution centers in Landskrona and Horsens. This is in line with broader industry trends where companies are investing in both electric vehicles and the necessary infrastructure to support widespread adoption. For example, companies such as Tesla, Nikola and Daimler are all developing electric and hydrogen-powered trucks while working to build charging networks.

Commitment to climate goals

Both DSV and Volvo have committed to science-based climate targets and plan to significantly reduce emissions by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050. These commitments are in line with global efforts by major logistics and transport companies such as Maersk and DB Schenker to drive industry-wide decarbonisation.

The DSV-Volvo deal is a clear example of how leading logistics and automotive companies are driving the development of the transport industry towards a more sustainable and lower-emission future.

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