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Electric truck initiative launches at Port of Baltimore

RoadOne IntermodaLogistics announces the launch of a national electric truck pilot sustainability initiative with IKEA, the Port of Baltimore (US) and Nikola Corporation.

“We’re committed to offsetting the environmental impacts from port operations with green projects that meet our stewardship goals and provide community benefits. The introduction of electric trucks at the Port of Baltimore will reduce diesel emissions improving air quality for the port and adjacent communities,” said William P. Doyle, executive director, Maryland Port Administration.

“We’ve found a good partner in RoadOne and are pleased to further our environmental goals with them,” he continued.

Notably, this green initiative is projected to remove 41,639 liters (11,000 gallons) of diesel fuel per truck and its emissions over a one-year period, marking the first of many climate-friendly projects from RoadOne.

“Many of our customers are fully committed to reducing their carbon footprint to enable a greener, healthier planet. This electric truck program helps to support their sustainability goals, as well as RoadOne’s dedication to good corporate citizenship and working to improve the environmental impact of our business,” said Ken Kellaway, CEO, RoadOne IntermodaLogistics.

This initiative represents a strong collaborative effort between RoadOne, IKEA, the Port of Baltimore and Nikola Corporation, the manufacturer of electric trucks.

“Thank you to all involved with bringing this wonderful, sustainability advancement to fruition. It was truly a collaborative effort in testing the zero-emission Nikola Tre BEV Class 8 electric truck at the Port of Baltimore,” said Andy Blanchard, Sr. vice president of RoadOne IntermodaLogtistics.

“We’re excited to be at the forefront of reducing emissions. We’ll soon be adding two electric drayage trucks that will transport containers from the Port of Baltimore to IKEA’s distribution center in Perryville, Maryland every day”, he concluded.





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