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A groundbreaking collaboration between Scania and IKEA is driving Portugal’s shift to electric transport. This initiative involves deploying heavy-duty electric vehicles to transport IKEA products, marking a significant step towards sustainable logistics in the region.
Key Highlights
- Initiative Launch: KLOG will deploy Scania’s battery-electric vehicles in late June to transport IKEA products from Paços de Ferreira to Porto Harbour and IKEA stores.
- Collaboration Origin: Discussions between IKEA Supply Chain Operations and Scania Group, initiated in 2023, led to this pioneering project.
- Economic and Practical Feasibility: Route planning, energy use, and charging time calculations make this electric transition viable.
- Operational Efficiency: IKEA Industry will implement a pick-and-drop solution to maximize vehicle uptime and avoid empty runs.
- Charging Infrastructure: Charging solutions will be provided at the Porto Harbour by the Portuguese Port Authority of Leixões (APDL) and expected at IKEA Industry factory.
This bold step comes as Portugal grapples with the challenges of electrifying heavy transport and developing local infrastructure. Similar initiatives are underway in southern France and Poland, demonstrating a broader commitment to sustainable transport.
Collaborative Efforts: Dariusz Mroczek, Category Area Transport Manager at IKEA Supply Chain Operations, emphasizes the importance of collaboration across the value chain to achieve transport decarbonization.
Scania’s Vision: Evalena Falck, Head of Strategic Account Management at Scania, highlights the company’s dedication to driving sustainable transport and the necessity of cooperation among relevant actors.
Pioneering Achievements: Egídio Lopes, Managing Director at KLOG, expresses pride in being among the first in Portugal to adopt electric goods transportation, aiming for recognition as a leading logistics company with high standards and responsible practices.
Sustainable Development: João Neves, President of the Board of APDL, underscores the port’s significant influence on the Portuguese economy and its responsibility to contribute to sustainable development, aiming to lead the transition to a carbon-neutral future.
This collaboration sets a powerful example of how industry leaders can come together to drive significant environmental progress, inspiring others to follow suit.
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