Leading supply chain partner Wincanton has received the first arrivals of 24 new electric-powered trucks scheduled to join its logistics fleet this year.

The move represents a significant milestone as part of the company’s investment in the necessary solutions to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040.

The multimillion-pound project will see Wincanton introduce cutting-edge battery electric trucks to its fleet. The trucks will hit th roads this summer.

The new vehicles, supplied by DAF Trucks, Volvo Trucks and Renault Trucks, which will be able to operate at more than 40 tonnes, are expected to reduce Wincanton’s CO2 emissions by 2,400 tonnes per year. As a result, the project will help the business to lay the foundations for decarbonising its fleet at an even greater scale, gaining valuable insights that will support this transition.

To support the new trucks, Wincanton is rolling out depot-based charging infrastructure across key sites, including Greenford in West London, Portbury, its Scotland Gateway Hub near Glasgow, and The WEB in Northamptonshire, enabling the seamless integration of EVs into its growing green fleet.

This infrastructure, designed and built in partnership with Voltempo and Gridserve, is crucial for the transition towards sustainable fleet operations, facilitating this expansion of Wincanton’s electrified fleet.

The introduction of the new electric trucks aligns with Wincanton’s commitment to deliver long-term sustainable supply chain solutions for its customers. This includes investment in electric vehicle technology to provide home delivery services for IKEA and the use of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to fuel 85% of its logistics vehicle fleet serving Screwfix.