Digital freight and logistics provider Ofload has partnered with hygiene product manufacturer Kimberly-Clark Australia in a key step towards its zero emissions goals.
KCA has taken delivery of a Volvo FL Electric which will be integrated into Ofload’s key transport routes, allowing it to further expand its capacity for low-emission freight.
The two organisations say the partnership aligns with KCA’s broader sustainability commitment and Ofload’s ongoing push to decarbonise Australia’s supply chains.
“This isn’t just about one electric truck on the road, it marks a pivotal moment where we prove the viability, efficiency, and significant carbon reductions that electric freight can deliver at scale,” says Ofload CEO Geoffroy Henry.
“This is the future of logistics, and we’re leading the way.”
Ofload has partnered with KCA to integrate the electric truck into daily operations. It is being leased through the TR Group, who also recently launched a zero-emissions hydrogen truck.
Ofload says this partnership will leverage its nationwide carrier network, and set a precedent for the wider adoption of electric freight vehicles, providing a blueprint for leading brands and logistics providers looking to transition towards zero-emission transport.
“As a major manufacturer of essential products found in many Aussie homes, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact,” says KCA Head of Supply Chain ANZ Jessica Renton.
“Our freight partnership with Ofload is a key lever within our supply chain and we’re proud to partner with them on this transformative project.”
Ofload says it and TR Group worked closely with the carrier involved in this partnership, Brisbane Transport, to determine the financial viability, network integration, and operational efficiency of this transition.
Using detailed commercial modelling that factored in variables such as vehicle utilisation, kilometre range, driver hours and revenue margins, Ofload demonstrated the positive operational and sustainability impacts of introducing an electric truck to Brisbane Transport’s fleet.
KCA worked to cut 5.23 per cent of its emissions in 2024, saving 3544 tonnes of Co2.
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