The partnership will bring electric trucks into Kirloskar Ferrous Industries’ logistics operations, with the deployment flagged off at its Taloja plant in Maharashtra.
GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd., an Essar Group venture, has partnered with Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Limited (KFIL) to deploy electric trucks for the latter’s logistics operations. The deployment was marked by a flag-off ceremony at Kirloskar Ferrous’ plant in Taloja, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.
The partnership aims to introduce electric mobility into Kirloskar Ferrous’ goods transportation activities, adding another application for lower-emission solutions in industrial logistics. The collaboration also reflects the growing role of alternative-fuel transportation in industrial supply chains, as businesses explore ways to meet environmental objectives while addressing operational requirements.
Electric Trucks to Support Industrial Transportation
The deployment will bring electric trucks into Kirloskar Ferrous’ logistics operations. However, the companies have not disclosed the number of vehicles involved, their specifications, operating routes or the timeline for the deployment.
Commenting on the partnership, Madhur Taneja, CEO of GreenLine Mobility Solutions, said the company is focused on advancing lower-emission freight transportation through solutions suited to different logistics requirements.
He highlighted the complementary roles of LNG and electric trucks in GreenLine’s approach to reducing emissions from freight transportation. While LNG continues to play an important role in its long-haul transportation operations, electric trucks offer opportunities in applications suited to electric mobility.
Taneja added that the collaboration with Kirloskar Ferrous represents another step in expanding GreenLine’s electric truck deployments and working with businesses to integrate cleaner transportation solutions into their supply chains.
The KFIL leadership team also highlighted the potential benefits of electrifying inter-plant logistics, stating that the move can support higher efficiency, lower costs and improved environmental performance.
GreenLine Operates More Than 1,200 Trucks
GreenLine Mobility Solutions operates a fleet of more than 1,200 LNG- and electric-powered heavy commercial vehicles across major freight corridors in India. Its transportation operations serve several industries, including steel, cement, mining, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) and chemicals.
According to the company, its fleet has collectively covered more than 100 million kilometres, helping customers reduce over 30,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions.
GreenLine uses LNG-powered trucks for long-haul transportation and electric vehicles for short-haul operations. This approach allows the company to deploy different alternative-fuel technologies depending on the requirements of freight movement.
Through its subsidiary, Ultra Gas and Energy Ltd., GreenLine is also developing a nationwide network of LNG refuelling retail outlets to support its green logistics operations.
Focus on Cleaner Freight Transportation
The partnership with Kirloskar Ferrous adds to GreenLine’s efforts to expand electric mobility across industrial applications. The deployment also highlights the potential for electric trucks to support goods transportation within industrial supply chains.
While the announcement does not provide details about the scale of the deployment or the specific electric truck models, the collaboration marks another step towards introducing lower-emission transportation solutions into industrial logistics in India.
