AUSTRALIA | Ofload has partnered with Kimberly-Clark Australia (KCA) to launch KCA’s first electric truck, marking a significant milestone in sustainable freight transport.
This initiative, featuring a Volvo FL Electric, will integrate the vehicle into key transport routes, demonstrating the feasibility of low-emission freight at scale. The partnership aligns with KCA’s broader sustainability commitment and Ofload’s ongoing push to decarbonise Australia’s supply chains.
The transport sector is Australia’s fastest-growing source of emissions and is projected to become the largest by 2030. This initiative showed how leading brands can take immediate action to cut emissions in supply chains while proving that electric trucks are a viable, scalable solution for freight operations today.
Ofload partnered with KCA to seamlessly integrate its first electric truck into daily operations. The vehicle will service key freight routes and has the potential for broader adoption. It will be leased by sustainably focused TR Group, which recently launched a zero-emission hydrogen truck.
By leveraging Ofload’s carrier network, this launch sets a precedent for the broader adoption of electric freight vehicles, providing a blueprint for leading brands and logistics providers looking to transition towards zero-emission transport.
“This isn’t just about one electric truck on the road; it marks a pivotal moment where we prove the viability, efficiency, and significant carbon reductions that electric freight can deliver at scale. This is the future of logistics, and we’re leading the way,” said Geoffroy Henry, CEO of Ofload.
A key component of this initiative is assisting Australia’s carrier network with the adoption of electric trucks. Ofload and TR Group worked closely with Brisbane Transport, the carrier involved in this partnership, to determine the financial viability, network integration, and operational efficiency of this transition.
Using detailed commercial modelling that factored in variables such as vehicle utilisation, kilometre range, driver hours and revenue margins, Ofload demonstrated the positive operational and sustainability impacts of introducing an electric truck to Brisbane Transport’s fleet.
“As a major manufacturer of essential products found in many Aussie homes, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact. Our freight partnership with Ofload is a key lever within our supply chain, and we’re proud to partner with them on this transformative project,” said Jessica Renton, Head of Supply Chain ANZ at Kimberly-Clark.
This launch serves as a blueprint for the future of sustainable freight in Australia, aligning with Ofload’s broader Net Zero mission.
