EUTRACO starts rollout of largest electric truck fleet in Belgium

Logistics service provider EUTRACO today officially takes delivery of the first four of a total of fifty electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 trucks. The handover will take place at the Ghistelinck Autobedrijven site in the presence of CEO Serge Gregoir.

With this investment, EUTRACO is taking another concrete step in realizing its ambition: completely emission-free transport by 2035.

"We are not investing in e-trucks because our customers demand it, but because we want to offer them the most sustainable logistics solution," said CEO Serge Gregoir. "The eActros 600 fits perfectly into our daily operations thanks to a range of 500 kilometers, smart charging planning and charging infrastructure on our own sites."

Sustainability as a lever for innovation

EUTRACO considers energy and emissions as strategic components of its operation. The electrification of transport goes hand in hand with investments in its own solar panels, battery storage and smart Energy Management Systems. Charging points for e-trucks are currently being rolled out on the logistics campuses in Roeselare, Ghent and Willebroek.

"Sustainability should not be an additional cost," says Gregoir. "With smart choices and technology, we can become both more performant and more responsible at the same time, without passing on the initial cost of the purchase to the customer."

Partnership with Ghistelinck Autobedrijven and Daimler Truck

The cooperation with Ghistelinck Autobedrijven and Daimler Truck Belgium was crucial in this project. Together they worked on the operational plan, financing, maintenance contract and integration of the e-trucks into the existing fleet. "We selected routes where electric driving can already make a difference today," said EUTRACO's transport team. "The e-trucks will be used for regional distribution and fixed customer routes."

Ghistelinck Autobedrijven anticipates phased delivery in the coming months, and further follows up with service and technical support. The financing of the 50 eActros 600 trucks was made possible by Daimler Truck Financial Services Belgium. Through their eService Leasing formula, DTFS offers a flexible and comprehensive financing solution for the entire eMobility approach.

Next milestone: Leadership in Sustainable Logistics

In the coming years, the company will continue to invest in electrification, energy efficiency and digital emissions tracking, including for customers.

"We want to not only reduce our emissions, but make them transparent and share them," Gregoir said. "We need that to move forward as an industry."