Mammoet has announced they are now offering a zero emission option for SPMT transport which will be compatible with any trailer in its fleet.
This development has been made possible through a conversion process for SPMT power pack units (PPUs), which replaces the diesel powertrain inside existing trailers with an electric alternative. Once retrofitted, each trailer combination has comparable power to existing industry standard units.
The PPU vastly reduces noise levels at project sites, resulting in a safer and more productive work environment for customers and colleagues.
The system represents another step towards zero emission on site, eliminating the carbon footprint of SPMT transport entirely. This allows customers to meet strict environmental legislation more easily, reducing the impact of transport phases on surrounding communities and infrastructure.
It also demonstrates Mammoet’s strong commitment to the energy transition, and to its own sustainability. Retro-fitting existing SPMT fleets cuts down on both waste and additional fabrication, compared to sourcing new zero emission equipment.
This solution was part-financed by the DKTI, a Dutch government program to develop climate technologies and innovations in logistics.
Source: Molly Cooper, AntwerpXL 2023
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