Volvo Trucks India, a division of VE Commercial Vehicles, has delivered the 325th tractor-trailer solution to Delhivery for Express and B2B logistics operations.
Further, the duo has signed a letter of intent for additional 200 units of Volvo FM 4x2 Tractors. The two companies joined hands in 2019 when the first FM 4x2 tractor-trailer solution was introduced for express cargo logistics.
Commercial trials for Liquified Natural Gas Tractor Trailer solutions have also been ongoing since September 22 on select routes.
Roger Alm, President, Volvo Trucks Corporation, said, “Proud to see the progress so far, and congratulations to Delhivery on this important milestone. Look forward to jointly driving more sustainable transport solutions in India, bringing the best of global expertise where Volvo Trucks is leading the transformation.”
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As per Vinod Aggarwal, MD & CEO, VE Commercial Vehicles, this is in line with the vision of the Government of India as laid out in the National Logistics Policy and is a significant milestone in Volvo Trucks' journey in the long-haul segment in India.
Sahil Barua, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Delhivery, added, “We are extremely proud of our partnership with Volvo and are delighted to strengthen it further. These tractor-trailers are critical to our mid-mile strategy and go a long way in making our network highly efficient and more sustainable. We are excited about the future of this partnership and the rollout of newer platforms such as LNG and Electric trucks.”