en.Wedoany.com Reported - Linfox, Australia's largest private logistics company, is deploying 26 Volvo heavy-duty electric trucks on some of the busiest urban freight routes in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide.

Linfox announced this week that its first battery-powered FM tractor units will be used for heavy transport tasks, including food and beverage distribution and integrated rail freight.

These trucks will travel approximately 500 kilometers per day, replacing diesel vehicles on existing freight routes. The initial deployment will begin from Linfox's hub in Laverton North, then expand to Willawong in Queensland and the Adelaide rail freight terminal. The three sites will be equipped with 25 chargers.

Linfox stated that it will deploy 10 electric trucks in Laverton North, 6 at the Adelaide rail yard, and 10 in Willawong.

Each vehicle is expected to operate two to three shifts per day, with charging scheduled overnight and between shifts. The charging infrastructure will be tailored to the specific conditions and power supply capacity of each site.

These electric trucks will serve Linfox's existing customers under current contract agreements. The deployment will focus on high-impact applications such as food distribution with refrigerated trailers, beverage transport, and integration with intermodal operations.

This deployment is part of Linfox's heavy-duty truck electrification project, which received AUD 19.63 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) through its Driving the Nation Program.

This taxpayer-funded program includes targeted grants for heavy battery electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.

Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen stated that the new electric truck fleet will help cut diesel costs, reduce transport emissions, and demonstrate a strong electrification future for heavy transport.

"This investment in electric trucks, fast chargers, and on-site solar systems could be the biggest reduction in fuel use, emissions, and operating costs for Linfox in seventy years," Minister Bowen said.

"When Linfox placed Australia's largest order for electric trucks, it was already the best decision for the future of the company and its 24,000 employees."

"While Australian governments at all levels continue to secure Australia's diesel and AdBlue supply, Linfox has taken a major step to ensure its energy security and sustained low operating costs—both today and for decades to come."

Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Catherine King welcomed Linfox's investment.

"Freight is the backbone of the Australian economy, but historically it has been heavily reliant on global fuel markets," King said.

"Putting electric trucks on the road will ensure more stable costs for consumers and make our supply chains more resilient."

Linfox has been one of Australia's pioneers in electric truck transport, using Volvo electric trucks to deliver beer and refrigerated goods around Melbourne since 2021.

Earlier last year, the company received approval from Transurban and the Department of Transport and Planning to expand access for its Volvo electric tractor units on Melbourne's road network.

"Linfox is delighted to partner with Volvo to drive the future and lead sustainable logistics in Australia. Further electrifying our fleet sets a standard for us, our customers, and the entire industry," said Linfox Executive Chairman Peter Fox at a handover event in Brisbane in 2025.

"As a proud Australian company, we are honored to receive the first Australian-made heavy-duty electric vehicles."

According to media reports released this week, an internal memo from Linfox founder Lindsay Fox informed employees that his son, Peter Fox, will step down as Executive Chairman of Linfox Logistics Australia and New Zealand and Linfox International.

Peter Fox's position will be succeeded by former Department of Defence Secretary Dennis Richardson for Linfox's Australasian operations, and former EY tax partner Trevor Hughes as Executive Chairman of Linfox International.

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