The transition to electric transport is expected to reduce GHG emissions significantly, reinforcing the commitment to more sustainable supply chains. RDF shipments originate in the UK, where waste is loaded onto trailers and transported by DFDS-operated vessels to Sweden. Upon arrival, DFDS, which operates one of the largest eTruck fleets in Europe, takes over the final leg with fully electric trucks, replacing conventional diesel-powered transport.
– This initiative sets a new benchmark for more sustainable waste transport. While electric trucks are already in use for domestic waste collection, this marks the first time imported RDF volumes are transported by electric vehicles in Sweden, proving that lower-emission logistics is not just possible but also commercially viable, says Business Development Manager at Geminor, Sara-Lisa Wallskog.
The waste and logistics industries have long relied on high-emission transport methods, making electrification a critical step in reducing environmental impact. By combining electric road transport with DFDS’s established sea freight operations, this initiative showcases a fully integrated, lower-carbon logistics solution.
DFDS has played a key role in deploying electric transport solutions, leveraging one of the largest electric truck fleets in Europe to meet rising demand for more sustainable logistics.
– At DFDS, we are committed to the decarbonisation of heavy-duty land transport and to providing more sustainable transport solutions to our customers. We are excited to scale and extend our solutions to the international waste management sector, supporting its priorities to reduce its GHG footprint, says Vice President Logistic Nordics at DFDS AB, Morgan Olausson.
Borås Energi och Miljö highlights the climate benefits of receiving waste for conversion into district heating and electricity—a resource not available in all parts of Europe.
Utilizing waste as an energy resource plays an important role in our transition into a sustainable circular city and in offering district heating and electricity with environmentally friendly fuels. By integrating electric transport, we further reduce the overall environmental impact, says Peter Rosén, Fuel Manager from Borås Energi och Miljö.
With no previous cases of imported RDF being transported using electric trucks in Sweden, this project sets a precedent for more sustainable waste logistics and strengthens collaboration between the waste and transport industries. As European emissions regulations tighten, the success of this initiative signals a shift in the industry, showing that electrification is both a viable and necessary solution.
– We see great potential in electric transport and look forward to expanding these solutions in partnership with key industry players like DFDS, says Country Manager Sweden at Geminor, Per Mernelius.
By eliminating diesel from the road, this project proves that more sustainable waste logistics is not just a goal for the future—it is happening today.
About DFDS and Borås Energi:
DFDS, founded in 1866, is a leading European transport and logistics company, operating an extensive network for ferry, road, and rail transport. DFDS moves goods in trailers by sea and land while providing complementary logistics solutions. The company also offers passenger transport on short sea and overnight ferry routes. DFDS has an annual revenue of DKK 30 billion and employs 17,000 full-time staff. The company is headquartered and listed in Copenhagen.
Borås Energi och Miljö, is responsible for district heating, waste management, water, and sewage infrastructure in Borås. With over 350 employees across 98 professions, the company provides district heating to approximately 70,000 residents and produces heat and electricity using 100% renewable and recycled fuels. Its goal is to contribute to Sweden’s most sustainable circular city.
