DSV buys Volvo e-trucks

August 23, 2024

The Danish transport & logistics firm has purchased 300 electric trucks from the Swedish manufacturer, including the Volvo FH Aero Electric with improved aerodynamics.

The agreement also includes 500 Volvo trucks with fuel-efficient diesel and gas drive lines.

All trucks are expected to be delivered between 2024 and 2026.

DSV plans to run a fleet of 2,000 e-trucks by 2030. The company already runs Volvo electric trucks in Denmark and Sweden, having established charging stations in its distribution centres in Horsens and Landskrona (with electricity coming from photovoltaics).

DSV has set a near-term goal to reduce scope 1 & 2 emissions by 50% and scope 3 ones by 30% in 2030 vs 2019-baseline. The company intends to become net-zero by mid-century.

"I am very proud to deepen the partnership we have with DSV. 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-emission transport is a viable solution here and now," underscored Roger Alm, Volvo Trucks' President.

Søren Schmidt, CEO, DSV Road, also commented on the order, "Close collaboration across sectors provides an opportunity for DSV 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. 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."

Photo: Volvo Trucks

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