Mober expands green logistics services to Thailand

Philippines-based green logistics service provider Mober has forayed into Thailand. The company has started using its electric trucks for a zero-emission delivery service in Bangkok.

In partnership with Swedish furniture retailer IKEA, Mober recently deployed 21 electric trucks in the Bang Na district of Bangkok. IKEA said it plans to use 30 more electric trucks for its delivery operations in the national capital later this year, which would allow it to make at least 40% of its deliveries completely tailpipe emission-free.

Neither Mober nor IKEA revealed any specifics of the EVs, but the images suggest the duo are using a small cabover pickup truck from China’s GAC. The models in the images look similar to the X200 EV, which offers a maximum payload capacity of 1.9 tonnes and delivers a range of 230 km.

“Coming from the Philippines, we at Mober are proud to bring our proven green logistics solutions to Thailand, a market with a thriving environment and a promising future for electric vehicles,” said Mober co-founder and head of new business Jade Hugo.

Using more than 50 electric trucks for deliveries within the Bangkok area will help Ikea reduce its carbon emissions by up to 87% per kilometre, which is about 950 tonnes per year. The company aims for EVs to account for 70% of its delivery operations in Thailand by 2030.

“Mober’s expansion to Thailand aligns with our vision to become the leading green logistics provider in SEA. This strategic move is not just about introducing our EVs on the roads of Thailand but, more importantly, continuously building the foundation for sustainable and efficient urban delivery in the region,” added Mober CEO Dennis Ng.

In addition to deploying 21 electric trucks, Mober established a new charging hub over a 1,600 square-metre area in Bang Na, comprising four units of 22 kW chargers and two units of 60 kW chargers. The charging hub supports its EV fleet, allowing it to make 150 to 200 deliveries per day.

In March, Mober made headlines by opening the Philippines’ largest electric truck charging hub on a 3,000 square-metre area in Pasay City. The company operates 56 chargers at this facility, with which it can charge up to 200 electric trucks daily.

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