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YMX Logistics and Orange EV have announced a partnership to deploy 20 electric terminal trucks at distribution and manufacturing sites across North America. This collaboration aims to advance sustainable yard operations and enhance operational efficiency for clients, focusing on the benefits of emission reduction and cost savings.
Key Highlights:
- 20 electric terminal trucks to be deployed at various sites across North America.
- Collaboration combines YMX’s yard logistics expertise with Orange EV’s electric yard trucks.
- Aims to reduce emissions, decrease operational costs, and optimize productivity.
- Supports sectors including manufacturing sites, distribution centers, warehouses, and intermodal facilities.
- Emphasis on improved operational efficiency and positive workforce impact.
As the logistics sector moves towards electrification, yard operations are increasingly viewed as a key opportunity for impactful change. By leveraging YMX’s strengths in enterprise yard management, process optimization, and technology enablement alongside Orange EV’s electric equipment, the collaboration aims to transform yard logistics for shippers across North America.
Matt Yearling, CEO of YMX Logistics, commented, “This relationship between YMX and Orange EV is a significant step forward in transforming yard operations across North America. Besides the initial benefits of reduction in emissions and carbon footprint, our customers are also seeing improvements in the overall operational efficiency and seeking to expand. Our team members have also been sharing positive feedback about their new equipment and highlighting the positive impact on their health and day-to-day activities.”
Wayne Mathisen, CEO of Orange EV, echoed these sentiments: “Our collaboration with YMX Logistics represents a powerful stride in delivering sustainable yard solutions at scale for enterprise customers. With rising demand for electric yard trucks, our joint efforts ensure that more companies can access the environmental, financial, and operational benefits of electrification. Together, we’re enabling multiple industries, including manufacturing sites, distribution centers, intermodal facilities, and warehouses across North America to significantly reduce their emissions while maintaining peak efficiency. This is a win for the planet, the workforce, and the bottom line of these organizations.”
About Orange EV
Headquartered in Kansas City, KS, Orange EV is a leading OEM offering heavy-duty, electric vehicle solutions for industrial fleets, ensuring cost savings and improved safety. Since 2015, their electric terminal trucks have been deployed across 280+ fleets in 38 states, Canada, and the Caribbean, surpassing 17.1 million miles and 6.4 million hours of operation. Learn more at www.orangeev.com.
About YMX Logistics
YMX Logistics provides outsourced yard logistics services and yard management solutions for Fortune 500 companies across the retail, manufacturing, and distribution sectors. Specializing in sustainable, optimized yard operations, YMX combines extensive industry experience and advanced technology to improve productivity while reducing operational costs. For more information, visit ymxlogistics.com.
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