The Danish shipping & logistics company DFDS has added 20 Volvo FM Electric lorries to its Arendal depot in Gothenburg.

The e-trucks can carry a combined total load of 44t, having a range of up to 300-380 km when fully charged.

The commission forms part of DFDS' plan to have 125 e-trucks in its fleet by the end of 2023.

The company intends to have 25% of its trucks battery electric by 2030, a step towards achieving carbon neutrality by mid-century.

"Replacing our conventional, diesel trucks with alternatives like the Volvo Electric truck will have a significant impact on our carbon emissions. But it requires much more than financial investment. It is important to collaborate with energy experts and industry leaders, like Volvo Trucks, to make our climate ambitions a reality. The transition requires the right infrastructure and cooperation across various areas of society. It cannot be achieved working alone," Niklas Andersson, EVP and Head of the Logistics Division at DFDS, commented.

Edvard Molitor, the Gothenburg Port Authority's Head of Sustainability, also underlined, "These vehicles represent a massive step in the electrification of land-based transport in the port and the surrounding area. From having been a rare occurrence, this will mean that electric trucks will be a common sight in the port area; this is bound to cause ripples and inspire others."

Roger Alm, Volvo Trucks' President, also underscored, "The need to accelerate the transition to fossil-free transport is becoming increasingly clear. Therefore, I am very proud of the partnership we have with DFDS and this important step that they take today [3 March 2023] in Gothenburg. Together, we are showing the world that electrified heavy truck transport is already a viable solution today."

Photo: Port of Gothenburg