Maersk to use electric trucks for inland container transportation

Maersk, a global leader in integrated logistics, has recently announced a new initiative in Việt Nam to provide customers with the option to use electric trucks for inland container transportation.

 

Maersk officially launches its first electric trucks for inland transportation in Việt Nam, starting from the first quarter next year. — Photo courtesy of Maersk

HCM CITY — Maersk, a global leader in integrated logistics, has recently announced a new initiative in Việt Nam to provide customers with the option to use electric trucks for inland container transportation.

This marks one of the first deployments of heavy-duty electric trucks in the country, the company said.

The electric trucks will be dedicated to transporting cargo between Maersk’s Container Freight Station (CFS) and the main gateway ports in HCM City and Đồng Nai such as Cát Lái Port, Bình Dương Port and Đồng Nai Port. 

The new electric trucks are now undergoing final preparations for full deployment by the first quarter of 2026.

Maersk said they are working together with a local energy partner to set up a charging station, approximately 5km from its CFS, to support efficient and uninterrupted operations. 

Kevin Burrell, area managing director of the Mekong region (Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar), said: “We are seeing a surge in interest of electric vehicles (EVs) in Việt Nam, driven by environmental awareness and technological advancements.”

According to statistics from the International Council on Clean Transportation, electric trucks reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 63 per cent per trip compared to diesel trucks.

Maersk will purchase Energy Attribute Certificates in the form of I-RECs, a universally recognised standard that certifies the renewable origin of electricity, to cover the entire electricity consumption for these electric trucks. 

With these electric trucks, Maersk can begin offering its ECO Delivery Inland service in Việt Nam. Customers will receive GHG emission visibility reports to support their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting and align their supply chains with decarbonisation goals. 

Vehicle electrification is emerging as a major logistics trend, driven by regulatory mandates, rising fuel costs, and ESG goals. Road transport accounts for 12.2 per cent of global GHG emissions, and electrification is expected to contribute to reducing GHG emissions and optimising costs. — VNS

 

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