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Time of India
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Hindustan Zinc expands green logistics partnership with GreenLine Mobility
Hindustan Zinc Limited has signed a contract with GreenLine Mobility Solutions to expand the deployment of electric and liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks in its logistics network. The move forms part of the company's broader strategy to decarbonise its operations and supply chain. Under the agreement, GreenLine will invest ₹400 crore to deploy 100 electric trucks and establish a battery swapping system for concentrate transportation between Hindustan Zinc's mines and smelters. The system includes three high-capacity battery swapping stations to enable continuous operations. This marks the country's first commercial-scale battery swapping infrastructure for concentrate logistics. In parallel, the partnership will add 100 LNG trucks to Hindustan Zinc's fleet, bringing the total to 200 vehicles for long-haul transport of finished goods. Arun Misra, CEO, Hindustan Zinc Limited, said, 'This large-scale deployment of EVs and LNG trucks, a bold step in our journey to net zero, solidifies our dedication to driving meaningful impact through innovative green logistics solutions and strategic partnerships, shaping a cleaner, more sustainable supply chain.' Emission reduction targets and operational impact The expansion is expected to cut approximately 236 metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions each month, equivalent to planting 12,000 trees, and reduce Scope 3 emissions by around 1,50,000 tonnes annually. This supports the company's goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050 or earlier. Anand Mimani, CEO, GreenLine Mobility, said, 'Clean transport isn't a future option, it's today's responsibility. This deployment with Hindustan Zinc powerfully reflects our shared urgency to decarbonise logistics at scale, setting a scalable model for industrial decarbonisation across sectors.'
Time of India
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Hindustan Zinc expands green logistics partnership with GreenLine Mobility
Hindustan Zinc Limited has signed a contract with GreenLine Mobility Solutions to expand the deployment of electric and liquefied natural gas (LNG) trucks in its logistics network. The move forms part of the company's broader strategy to decarbonise its operations and supply chain. Under the agreement, GreenLine will invest ₹400 crore to deploy 100 electric trucks and establish a battery swapping system for concentrate transportation between Hindustan Zinc's mines and smelters. The system includes three high-capacity battery swapping stations to enable continuous operations. This marks the country's first commercial-scale battery swapping infrastructure for concentrate logistics. In parallel, the partnership will add 100 LNG trucks to Hindustan Zinc's fleet, bringing the total to 200 vehicles for long-haul transport of finished goods. Arun Misra, CEO, Hindustan Zinc Limited, said, 'This large-scale deployment of EVs and LNG trucks, a bold step in our journey to net zero, solidifies our dedication to driving meaningful impact through innovative green logistics solutions and strategic partnerships, shaping a cleaner, more sustainable supply chain.' Emission reduction targets and operational impact The expansion is expected to cut approximately 236 metric tonnes of CO₂ emissions each month, equivalent to planting 12,000 trees, and reduce Scope 3 emissions by around 1,50,000 tonnes annually. This supports the company's goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050 or earlier. Anand Mimani, CEO, GreenLine Mobility, said, 'Clean transport isn't a future option, it's today's responsibility. This deployment with Hindustan Zinc powerfully reflects our shared urgency to decarbonise logistics at scale, setting a scalable model for industrial decarbonisation across sectors.'
Time of India
08-05-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
GreenLine Mobility partners with Shriram Finance to launch LNG-powered truck fleet in India
Essar group 's green logistics solutions provider GreenLine Mobility Solutions has partnered with Shriram Finance for the deployment of a new fleet of LNG-powered trucks , a statement said on Wednesday. GreenLine Mobility Solutions on Wednesday flagged off a new fleet of LNG-powered trucks at Chakan, Pune, the statement said. The deployment is supported by Shriram Finance Ltd, one of India's largest NBFCs. GreenLine is an Essar venture and India's only green logistics operator of LNG and electric-powered heavy commercial trucks. Its current fleet of over 650 LNG trucks serves marquee companies across sectors such as FMCG and e-commerce, metals and mining, cement, oil and gas, and chemicals. Anand Mimani, CEO, GreenLine Mobility Solutions said, 'This fleet expansion, supported by Shriram Finance, is a key step towards transforming India's logistics with sustainable, high-performance solutions.' India's transportation sector, which contributes nearly 15 per cent of the country's total carbon emissions. Sharvari Prabhu, CFO, GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd., added: 'As we scale our LNG fleet, the role of strategic financial support becomes increasingly critical. Shriram Finance's involvement helps us offer viable green alternatives to conventional trucking while supporting India's broader decarbonisation goals . GreenLine plans to deploy over 10,000 LNG and EV trucks, supported by a nationwide network of 100 LNG refuelling stations, EV charging stations, and battery swapping facilities. This comprehensive initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions by up to 1 million tonnes annually.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
GreenLine flags off LNG truck fleet for Bekaert to drive sustainable logistics
Essar venture GreenLine Mobility Solutions on Thursday said it has joined hands with tire reinforcement technology company Bekaert to decarbonise road logistics . The partnership was flagged off with the deployment of GreenLine's LNG-powered trucks at Bekaert's Ranjangaon plant in Maharashtra, marking the beginning of a pilot phase, the company said in a statement. The pilot phase aims to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of Bekaert's logistics operations. The partnership will support India's vision of a gas-based economy, the statement said. Each GreenLine LNG truck is expected to reduce up to 24 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, contributing to Bekaert's ambition of becoming carbon net-zero by 2050 and achieving 65 per cent of sales from sustainable solutions. "At GreenLine, we are proud to integrated ecosystem - from LNG refuelling to real-time telematics - that empowers our partners to make meaningful progress on their net-zero goals," Anand Mimani, CEO of GreenLine Mobility Solutions, said. Dinesh Mukhedkar, Procurement Operations Lead - South Asia and Procurement Global Shared Service Centre Lead, Bekaert, said, "As part of our purpose 'Establishing the new possible', and our ambition to lead in safe, smart, and sustainable solutions, decarbonising logistics is an essential step. This directly supports our commitment to ESG principles and long-term sustainability goals." GreenLine's expanding fleet of LNG-powered trucks has already clocked more than 40 million kilometres, avoiding over 10,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions. The company's ongoing expansion includes plans to deploy over 10,000 LNG and EV trucks, supported by a nationwide network of 100 LNG refuelling stations, EV charging hubs, and battery swapping facilities, targeting a reduction of 1 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually. GreenLine Mobility Solutions is India's largest operator of LNG and electric-powered heavy commercial trucks. It operates LNG-powered trucks for long-haul transportation and electric vehicles (EVs) for short-haul operations. Founded in 1880, Belgium-headquartered Bekaert (Euronext Brussels, BEKB) is a global leader in tire reinforcement technology whose 21,000 employees worldwide together generated 4 billion euros in consolidated sales in 2024.
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Business Standard
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- Business Standard
GreenLine, Bekaert partner to drive sustainable logistics with LNG trucks
Essar venture GreenLine Mobility Solutions on Thursday said it has joined hands with tire reinforcement technology company Bekaert to decarbonise road logistics. The partnership was flagged off with the deployment of GreenLine's LNG-powered trucks at Bekaert's Ranjangaon plant in Maharashtra, marking the beginning of a pilot phase, the company said in a statement. The pilot phase aims to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of Bekaert's logistics operations. The partnership will support India's vision of a gas-based economy, the statement said. Each GreenLine LNG truck is expected to reduce up to 24 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, contributing to Bekaert's ambition of becoming carbon net-zero by 2050 and achieving 65 per cent of sales from sustainable solutions. "At GreenLine, we are proud to offeran integrated ecosystem - from LNG refuelling to real-time telematics - that empowers our partners to make meaningful progress on their net-zero goals," Anand Mimani, CEO of GreenLine Mobility Solutions, said. Dinesh Mukhedkar, Procurement Operations Lead - South Asia and Procurement Global Shared Service Centre Lead, Bekaert, said, "As part of our purpose 'Establishing the new possible', and our ambition to lead in safe, smart, and sustainable solutions, decarbonising logistics is an essential step. This directly supports our commitment to ESG principles and long-term sustainability goals." GreenLine's expanding fleet of LNG-powered trucks has already clocked more than 40 million kilometres, avoiding over 10,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions. The company's ongoing expansion includes plans to deploy over 10,000 LNG and EV trucks, supported by a nationwide network of 100 LNG refuelling stations, EV charging hubs, and battery swapping facilities, targeting a reduction of 1 million tonnes of carbon emissions annually. GreenLine Mobility Solutions is India's largest operator of LNG and electric-powered heavy commercial trucks. It operates LNG-powered trucks for long-haul transportation and electric vehicles (EVs) for short-haul operations. Founded in 1880, Belgium-headquartered Bekaert (Euronext Brussels, BEKB) is a global leader in tire reinforcement technology whose 21,000 employees worldwide together generated 4 billion euros in consolidated sales in 2024.
