GEODIS is investing in twelve new trailer and tractor units, bringing the total operated by its European Road Network activity in Spain to eighteen. The strategy further reinforces GEODIS’s commitment to innovation, sustainability and operational excellence in the Spanish market.

The new tractor units have a power rating of 640HP; powerful enough to haul two duotrailers measuring a total length of thirty-two meters and carrying a cargo payload of up to seventy-two tonnes. The net reduction in CO₂ emissions in comparison with the equivalent traditional trailer units as a result is over 30%. GEODIS will deploy these duotrailers to service clients in the paper, steel and automotive industries, as it is within these sectors primarily that a growing demand for high-capacity transport has been identifies. The benefits from an environmental sustainable viewpoint are significant.

Commenting on the introduction of the new trailers to GEODIS fleet in Spain, Marc Vollet, EVP European Road Network activity at GEODIS said, ”In addition to the welcome beneficial impact to the environment of their use, with significant CO₂ emission reductions, the duotrailer allows increased productivity, with one tractor and one driver hauling two semi-trailers” Marc Vollet added, “The cost optimization and improved operational efficiency achieved will bring great benefits to our Spanish customers.”

Following the October 21st resolution by Spain’s Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT) it is now allowed to operate duotrailers without prior authorization, provided they meet specific technical requirements and remain within a defined road network. GEODIS’s operation of the trailers will, of course comply and also ensure they are equipped with safety features such as pneumatic suspension; blind spot detection and lane-keeping systems; emergency braking and electronic stability control.