Kuehne+Nagel India Partners with Magenta Mobility to Decarbonize Road Services
Gurugram, May 2, 2024: Global transport and logistics company Kuehne+Nagel has joined forces with EV solutions company Magenta Mobility to electrify its fleet in India. As part of this partnership, Magenta Mobility will provide electric vehicles (EVs) to support Kuehne+Nagel’s road logistics operations across the country.
Commitment to Sustainability
Aligned with its Roadmap 2026 and Vision 2030, Kuehne+Nagel aims to become the most trusted supply chain partner supporting a sustainable future. The company is actively working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 33% by the end of 2030 (compared to a 2019 baseline). Specifically for road logistics, Kuehne+Nagel targets having 60% low-emission vehicles in its own fleet by 2030.
Chellan Ganesan, Road Logistics Area Manager for Asia and the Pacific countries at Kuehne+Nagel, emphasized the importance of embracing electric mobility: “We believe that transitioning to a zero-carbon future is vital. With Magenta Mobility’s commitment and innovative approach, they are the right partner to support our logistics operations in India. Through this partnership, we make significant strides towards achieving our Living ESG goals, a cornerstone of our Roadmap 2026.”
National Commitment to Electric Vehicles
The Indian government has set ambitious goals to propel the nation towards developed country status by 2047. Strong emphasis is placed on electric vehicles (EVs) and the transition to a low-carbon economy.
To encourage widespread EV adoption, the government is implementing measures such as tax incentives, production-linked incentives, and charging infrastructure development.
Kuehne+Nagel’s electrification initiative in India contributes to this national commitment, bolstering local companies and advancing sustainable transportation solutions.
“At Magenta Mobility, we have always prioritized safe, smart, and sustainable transportation solutions to decarbonize logistics. We are excited about this partnership and the positive impact it will have.”
Maxson Lewis, Founder and CEO of Magenta Mobility, expressed enthusiasm.