GEODIS expands electric truck fleet with new European investment
GEODIS has announced an order for 110 electric heavy-duty trucks as part of its plans to expand electric road freight operations in France and develop the charging infrastructure needed to support the fleet.
The order covers 44-tonne electric trucks manufactured by Renault Trucks and Volvo Trucks, with deliveries scheduled to be completed by May 2027. The vehicles will be deployed in both urban distribution and long-distance transport operations across France.
Following the delivery of the new vehicles, the electric truck fleet operated by GEODIS’ European Road Network division is expected to reach 190 units. The investment forms part of the logistics group’s wider strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its transport activities.
Charging network to support electric freight corridors
Alongside the fleet expansion, GEODIS is developing electric freight corridors along major French transport routes to support the operation of battery-electric heavy-duty trucks.
The planned network is intended to provide charging opportunities at intervals of approximately 250 to 500 kilometres, supporting both regional distribution and longer-distance freight movements.
GEODIS currently operates a network of around 60 charging points and plans to increase this number to more than 200 by 2030. The infrastructure expansion is intended to improve charging availability as additional electric vehicles enter service.
Marc Vollet, Managing Director of the European Road Network at GEODIS, said the investment reflects the company’s approach to fleet electrification and emissions reduction.
“It is a major investment for GEODIS, both in terms of fleet and infrastructure,” Vollet said.
The company stated that the programme forms part of its emissions reduction trajectory validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
The additional trucks are expected to enter operation progressively as deliveries take place through May 2027. The charging infrastructure expansion will continue separately, with the longer-term target of more than 200 charging points set for 2030.
