METRANS has put six Volvo FH Electric trucks into service in Prague, marking the largest deployment of electric trucks in Czech history. The vehicles, unveiled on 2 September, will be used for first and last-mile operations in urban and suburban areas, complementing rail services.
The investment signals a further step in the company’s decarbonisation strategy, adding road-based sustainability measures to its long-standing focus on the modal shift to rail. The fleet aims to reduce emissions and noise in densely populated areas, improving air quality while supporting customer demand for greener logistics solutions.
“Electric trucks are an important investment in the future for us. It’s not just about modern technology, but a clear commitment to our customers and society as a whole – we want to show that ecology and business can go hand in hand,” said Peter Kiss, Chairman of the Board of Directors of METRANS.
Complementing rail freight sustainability
The six vehicles complement METRANS’ rail freight activities and wider multimodal operations. The company is part of the Hamburg-based HHLA Group, which has set a target of achieving climate-neutral production by 2040.
Volvo Trucks is supplying the vehicles and supporting infrastructure.
“Volvo Trucks greatly appreciates being a partner to METRANS on the road to a sustainable future in transport and logistics. The Volvo FH Electric is a powerful, zero-emission truck that meets the demands of today’s modern logistics without compromise,” said John Muldoon, Director of Volvo Group Czech Republic.
The move underlines how combined road and rail solutions are being reshaped by emissions reduction goals across Europe. For METRANS, integrating electric trucks with rail freight services is expected to enhance the group’s environmental performance and strengthen its role as a multimodal logistics provider.