Performance Team – A Maersk Company has announced the purchase of 16 battery-electric, Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 trucks to its transportation fleet, for the Southern California warehousing and distribution fleet, to replace 16 diesel trucks as part of Maersk’s Environment Social Governance (ESG) strategy to decarbonise logistics. The order is considered to reflect the company’s responsible procurement efforts to integrate ESG into its business activities.
“We’re seeing a 30% growth rate in our Warehousing and Distribution business. Customers are looking for more truck power to meet high volume delivery demands. This new order of Volvo VNR Electric trucks will give us first hand experience on their performance carrying regional loads and environmental benefits. Our findings will help determine next steps in our fleet modernization and the electric infrastructure necessary for future operations”, said Jason Walker, Executive Vice President of Operations of Performance Team – A Maersk Company.
In addition to zero tailpipe emissions, the Volvo VNR Electric trucks aim to simplify maintenance and improve working conditions for drivers by offering high responsiveness, a quieter cab free of engine-related vibrations, and by eliminating exposure to diesel fuel and exhaust, according to Maersk.
“We are excited to partner with Performance Team – A Maersk Company as they begin their fleet electrification journey,” said Peter Voorhoeve, President, Volvo Trucks North America, and continued, “Deploying VNR Electric trucks in the very near future on logistics routes in California is a true testament to moving electromobility and sustainable transport solutions forward in the trucking industry.”
Volvo Trucks is said to be leading in Class 8 heavy-duty battery-electric electromobility solutions. Built in a Dublin, Virginia factory – the order will arrive in Q4 and reflects the largest order of VNR Electric models to date of Volvo electric trucks, said Maersk.
Performance Team – A Maersk Company is participating in a State of California South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) grant aiming to reduce emissions in the transportation sector by replacing diesel trucks with electric trucks and creating new, future charging infrastructure.
El Segundo, California-based Performance Team – A Maersk Company is said to be operating a North America warehousing and distribution network of 45 locations and a fleet of 215 trucks. The company will soon integrate Maersk’s North America new E-commerce logistics acquisition, Visible Supply Chain Management’s nine fulfilment centres for enhanced direct-to-consumer services.
Source: Maersk
