Delhivery & Volvo join hands to test ’tractor-trailer’ combination for express cargo

Addressing challenges of speedy delivery and cost efficiencies of services, Delhivery and Volvo have come together to test and deploy an articulated Volvo FM 4×2 solution for express operations. In line with the governments ambition of reducing the logistics cost of the country Volvo will work towards better solutions that will render faster turn-around time, higher up-time of the trucks, safer and comfortable trucks that will enable the driver deliver increased productivity. These custom built solutions will enhance the efficiency of the express cargo movement through trailers of higher capacities of around 93 cum, maintaining an average running of over 20 hours a day and 3,00,000 km in a year. These tractor-trailers will revolutionise the industry by delivering efficiency and productivity which is more than double compared to the current range of tractors in India. The logistics industry needs trucks that will set benchmarks in vehicle uptime, reliability, load carrying capacity and running km per year, to meet the demands of the e-commerce business. With the changing ground realities, the logistics industry is gearing up for new opportunities, which will revolutionize the long haul transport industry.