DSV has made a significant investment in electric trucks, signing an agreement with Volvo Trucks for the purchase of 300 vehicles. This deal represents one of the largest commercial orders for electric trucks to date, underscoring DSV’s commitment to reducing emissions and leading the transition to sustainable transportation.

The company plans to deploy the newly purchased electric trucks across its European operations between 2024 and 2026.

In addition to the electric trucks, DSV has also agreed to purchase 500 Volvo trucks with fuel-efficient diesel and gas drive lines. This combined order reflects the company’s broader strategy to transition its fleet towards more sustainable options.

The investment aligns with DSV’s ambitious goal of increasing its electric truck fleet to 2,000 by 2030. The company’s efforts to adopt electric vehicles are a crucial step in reducing its environmental footprint and contributing to a cleaner transportation sector.

“I’m 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-emissions transport is a viable solution here and now,” says Roger Alm, President Volvo Trucks.

“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,” says Søren Schmidt, CEO, DSV Road, and continues, “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.”

DSV said that the electric trucks it is purchasing from Volvo Trucks will include the new Volvo FH Aero Electric model. This model features improved aerodynamics, further enhancing its energy efficiency.

The partnership between DSV and Volvo Trucks is a significant step towards decarbonizing the transportation sector. DSV, a major customer of Volvo Group, already operates Volvo electric trucks on specific routes in Sweden and Denmark, utilizing charging infrastructure powered by solar panels.

The new trucks will be serviced by Volvo and will be used to transport goods to and from Volvo’s own facilities, further strengthening the collaboration between the two companies.