Up to 10 Mercedes eActros 600 will be working for Inter IKEA in Italy
The project foresees a gradual implementation phase: from the two BEV trucks already in operation, the fleet will expand to more than ten electric vehicles Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 by the third quarter of 2026. Italian company LC3 Trasporti plays a key role in it.
Developed in collaboration with Italian transport company LC3 Trasporti, and Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Inter IKEA Group is bringing forward an electrification project aimed at drastically reducing emissions in its transport operations. As explained by Mercedes-Benz Trucks, the project foresees a gradual implementation phase: from the two BEV trucks already in operation, the fleet will expand to more than ten electric vehicles Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 by the third quarter of 2026.
These trucks will be used for daily container transport services to and from the ports of Genoa and La Spezia, with destinations including the Piacenza Distribution Center, as well as for daily store deliveries across Northern Italy departing from the same logistics hub.
IKEA to rely on Mercedes zero-emission trucks in Italy
With this project, IKEA reaffirms its commitment to phasing out fossil fuels and internal combustion engines, even in the heavy transport sector – traditionally one of the most challenging to decarbonize. “This is an ambitious project aimed at significantly reducing our transportation climate footprint in Italy. Thanks to this new triangle partnership we’re able to define the optimal set up together and come up with a solution that reduce the total costs, while also contributing to a cleaner and quieter environment, which is an essential part of our mission of creating a better everyday life,” said Ewelina Taylor, Global Transport Manager at Inter IKEA Group.
“This project marks a turning point for LC3 Trasporti. The energy transition is a challenge we have chosen to face with determination. The introduction of the eActros 600 in partnership with IKEA and Daimler Truck Italia demonstrates that collaboration across the supply chain is the only real driver of change. The time for isolated experiments is over – what we need now are scalable, concrete, zero-impact solutions,” added Michele Ambrogi, Commercial Director of LC3 Trasporti.
“The Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 is the result of years of development aimed at radically transforming road freight transport,” concluded Maurizio Pompei, CEO Daimler Truck Italia. “Seeing it enter service in a project of this scale, alongside two forward-thinking companies such as LC3 and IKEA, confirms that the energy transition is already happening. This is a virtuous example of how technological innovation can seamlessly align with environmental sustainability and operational efficiency.”
