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DANISH shipping giant Maersk has announced an initiative to reduce global warming gas emissions with the purchase of 25 Volvo FH electric trucks in Germany, reports London's Loadstar.

This investment highlights the company's commitment to becoming a net-zero company by 2040.



"These cutting-edge vehicles, powered by renewable energy sources, hold immense potential in substantially curbing carbon emissions," said Jens-Ole Krenzien.



"We see a rising demand from our customers for cleaner end-to-end transportation solutions with minimal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Equally important, the deployment of e-trucks is expected to alleviate noise in the residential areas."



By investing in e-trucks, Maersk aims to set a new standard for inland container transports, the company said. "By utilizing advanced technologies, Maersk is reinforcing its position as a frontrunner in decarbonizing global logistics," it said.



Besides Germany, Maersk ordered 110 Volvo VNR electric trucks for North America a year ago, increasing its total commitment in the US to 126 Volvo trucks plus 300 e-trucks by its partner.