Finland: logistics company Speed debuts natural gas Volvo truck

The shipping container transport specialist Speed is introducing an LNG-fueled Volvo truck to its fleet

operating from Helsinki’s Vuosaari Harbor. Gasum is developing the natural gas refueling network in all

the country, and it will open an LNG station for heavy-duty vehicles at Vuosaari Harbor in August.

“We want to lead the way in the transport sector and introduce new, more environmentally friendly

vehicles to our fleet. LNG is a natural step in our efforts to make transport greener. We’ve already been

involved for four years in an Eco-Truck trial where large-capacity modular combination vehicles are

operated under a special permit granted by the Finnish Transport Safety Agency (Trafi). The results are

promising: carbon dioxide emissions have been cut by as much as over 40%. I believe that the number of

Speed’s LNG vehicles will increase in the future,” said Speed Oy Managing Director Tuomo Vallas.

“We’re happy that Speed invested in an LNG-fueled truck. It is an excellent fuel for heavy-duty

transport. Speed is setting an example for other transport companies by offering cleaner container

transport. LNG is an excellent alternative for use instead of diesel and can help reduce emissions,”

commented Gasum Sales Manager Petri Michelsson.

“Volvo wants to be actively involved in progress, and by participating like this we’re able to build and

develop the truck sector for better service to our customers and society in the future while at the same

time operating in line with our core value of environmental care. This also helps us make sure we have

the best competencies and knowledge in the sector as regards new technologies and products,” added

Kimmo Ahonen, Director, Vehicle Sales, Finland, Volvo Trucks.

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