Carbox powers fleet of Euro 6 trucks with renewable diesel

Carbox, a company of the Tarros Group that provides national and international truck and rail transports to the main global carriers and freight forwarders, announced April 3 that its fleet of over 200 Euro 6 trucks is now powered by hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), also known as renewable diesel.

HVO fuel reduces emissions by over 80 percent compared to conventional fuel while maintaining high operational-performance standards.

This choice aligns with a broader trend that has led to a 20 percent reduction in greenhouse-gas emissions since 1990, according to Ispra Ambiente data, thanks to the use of renewable energy sources and the transition to lower-carbon fuels, Carbox stated.

In the first quarter of this year, Carbox achieved a 25 percent biofuel-usage rate relative to total fuel consumption and deployed 30 trucks running entirely on HVO.

The company said this result was made possible through the synergy between the Carbox technical team and the Tarros Group’s sustainability office in line with the ESG strategy pursued by the group.

“Throughout its 25-year history, Carbox has demonstrated an extraordinary ability to adapt to market evolution and the new demands of sustainable mobility,” said Silvano Maggi, the general manager of Carbox.

“We have invested in innovative solutions that combine environmental sustainability with operational efficiency, enabling us to meet the challenges of an ever-evolving industry,” Maggi added.

“The introduction of HVO represents another step forward in our environmental commitment, while also strengthening our position in the market,” Maggi said.

By working in synergy with its various Italian locations as well as Carbox Morocco and Carbox Egypt, Maggi said Carbox is able to offer an increasingly competitive, reliable and sustainable service.

“We thank our customers for inspiring us to develop new technologies and intermodal solutions to reduce the environmental impact of our operations,” Maggi said.