Scan Global Logistics announces the introduction of its latest electric truck, exclusively dedicated to automotive logistics, transporting cars safely for the car industry. Since early September, the e-truck has been operational, primarily serving the Gothenburg area of Sweden, providing sustainable transport solutions to the car industry.
The e-truck, equipped for trailer attachments, will be used for ad hoc bookings and can perform several trips per day, depending on the route length. While primarily serving local routes in Gothenburg area, it will also be available trips in other areas of Sweden and occasional trips to Denmark.
While primarily focused on local operations, it is also available for occasional trips to Denmark, and demand has already been strong, with several automotive customers booking its services.
“The addition of the electric truck is a direct response to customer demand, and it allows us to further strengthen our position as a trusted service provider within Automotive Logistics ,” said Marko Mladenovic, Head of Operations and Business Development, Automotive Road Europe at Scan Global Logistics.
Since its introduction, the e-truck has quickly gained interest from automotive customers not only in Sweden, but also from other countries in Europe. With 3-6 trips per day depending on the route, it is already proving to be an efficient and sustainable transport solution for the automotive industry.
While the specific CO2 savings are still being calculated per trip for the customers, the truck will make a positive contribution to lowering the carbon footprint.
Strengthening Cross-Border E-Truck Operations
This marks a further expansion of Scan Global Logistics’ electric truck fleet, where the global logistics provider is also focusing on driving across borders with the trucks. The first cross-border e-truck was launched a year ago together with Alfa Laval, driving between Denmark and Sweden every day. It is however not only in the Nordics, there is a truck driving across border. In June, SGL announced an e-truck service between Malaysia and Singapore. The truck will operate a designated lane between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur via Johor, offering cross-border FTL and LTL services.