Prague, September 2 – Today, METRANS and Volvo Trucks unveiled the first-ever deployment of six electric trucks in the Czech Republic. This is the largest fleet of electric vehicles of this type in the country and a significant step for METRANS toward sustainable logistics.

The electric trucks will primarily be used for the so-called first and last mile, i.e., in urban and suburban transport sections where noise and emissions need to be minimized. This step will enable METRANS to further reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to improving air quality in densely populated areas.

“Electric trucks are an important investment in the future for us. It’s not just about modern technology, but a clear commitment to our customers and society as a whole – we want to show that ecology and business can go hand in hand,” said Peter Kiss, Chairman of the Board of Directors of METRANS.

METRANS has a long-standing focus on developing environmentally friendly solutions in transport and logistics. Electric tractors complement existing initiatives in rail transport and multimodal logistics, which enable the transfer of as much freight as possible from road to rail – towards a more sustainable future for transport in Europe. “Volvo Trucks greatly appreciates being a partner to METRANS on the road to a sustainable future in transport and logistics. The Volvo FH Electric is a powerful, zero-emission truck that meets the demands of today’s modern logistics without compromise,” says John Muldoon, Director of Volvo Group Czech Republic.

METRANS is thus also contributing to the HHLA Group’s overall sustainability goal of achieving climate-neutral production by 2040.