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Electric truck fleet expansion

Atlas Copco Airpower together with Katoen Natie is taking another step towards more low-carbon logistics with the expansion of their fleet of electric trucks.
4 e-trucks Katoennatie

April 2, 2025

Four e-trucks between Katoen Natie's warehouse and Atlas Copco Airpower

Atlas Copco Airpower together with Katoen Natie is taking another step towards more low-carbon logistics with the expansion of their fleet of electric trucks. Since the summer of 2023, Katoen Natie has been driving the first ‘Made in Belgium’ e-truck exclusively for Atlas Copco Airpower, between Katoen Natie's warehouse and Atlas Copco's distribution center and production site in Wilrijk. Just one and a half years later, this collaboration has grown to four fully electric trucks, further reducing C02 emissions and strengthening the joint commitment of both companies.

"We remain committed to further reducing the C02 impact of our logistics chain and are proud of this new step forward."

Hans Thibau, Vice President Logistics Compressor Technique

Building more low-carbon mobility together

As a global logistics player, Katoen Natie is strongly committed to reducing its ecological impact by investing in low-carbon transport solutions. The cooperation with Atlas Copco Airpower fits perfectly within this vision, in which electric and multimodal transport options play a central role.

"As a logistics partner, we strive to provide our customers with the most efficient and sustainable solutions. Innovation and sustainability are core values we share with Atlas Copco Group, and the expansion of our electric fleet is a new milestone in our cooperation."

Hans Vissers, Site Manager at Katoen Natie Wilrijk

The four electric trucks travel 40 times a day between Katoen Natie's warehouse and distribution center and Atlas Copco Airpower's production site, transporting essential parts for Atlas Copco's production in an efficient and low-emission way.

E-trucks met Hans Thibaut en Hans Vissers

Electric, quieter and highly reliable

The vehicles are not only fully electric, but also quieter and highly reliable - perfect for short, frequent trips. They are charged with 100% fossil-free energy generated at Katoen Natie's Belgian sites via solar panels and wind turbines,  and then shared via a netting principle. 

"Using electric trucks for shorter supply routes is a logical first step in the electrification of transport. Deploying it for longer distances is currently still a challenge."

Hans Thibau, Vice President Logistics Compressor Technique

Every step matters

Katoen Natie and Atlas Copco Airpower are determined to achieve more low-carbon logistics in the long term.

"What's important in energy transition is that every little bit helps. We don't focus on one area but look at every process and see where we can do even better. There is always a better way."

Hans Thibau, Vice President Logistics Compressor Technique

Atlas Copco Group, recognized by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi), is integrating electrification, alternative fuels (HVO, bio-LNG, sustainable jet fuel), low-emission and multimodal transportation strategies as part of its group-wide climate goals. The collaboration demonstrates how two leading companies can combine their values and expertise to move forward.