Magenta Mobility and Kuehne+Nagel Team Up for Electric Logistics in India
Magenta Mobility, specializing in electric mobility solutions, and Kuehne+Nagel, a prominent logistics provider, have joined forces to reduce carbon emissions in India's road freight sector. This collaboration involves Magenta Mobility providing sustainable electric mobility options while Kuehne+Nagel adopts EVs, representing a pivotal step in India's EV logistics landscape. Initially, Magenta Mobility will introduce electric vehicles for Kuehne+Nagel's logistical activities throughout India.
Maxson Lewis, Founder & CEO at Magenta Mobility, said, "At Magenta Mobility, we have always prioritized safe, smart and sustainable transportation solutions towards decarbonizing logistics. We are excited and honoured by the trust showcased by Kuehne+Nagel in our capability to support them in meeting their sustainability goals. This collaboration not only reinforces our responsibility to protect the environment but also presents a significant opportunity to contribute to the growing EV ecosystem in India".
"We believe that embracing electric mobility is vital for transitioning to a zero-carbon future. With Magenta Mobility's commitment and innovative approach, they are the right partner to support us in our EV logistics operations in India. Through this partnership, we make significant strides towards achieving our Living ESG goals, a cornerstone of our Roadmap 2026. The electrifying initiative extends beyond India, exemplified by the recent launch of electric vehicles by our Kuehne+Nagel Thailand team", said Chellan Ganesan, Road Logistics Area Manager, Asia and the Pacific countries for Kuehne+Nagel.
Utilizing Magenta Mobility's proficiency in electric mobility solutions, Kuehne+Nagel endeavors to expedite its journey towards sustainability. This collaboration symbolizes a shared dedication to catalyzing favorable transformations within the Indian logistics sector, promoting innovation, and mitigating carbon emissions.
Magenta Mobility's objective is to roll out 10,000 electric vehicles by September 2025, as a key component of its ambitious 'Ab Ki Baar Dus Hazaar' initiative. Meanwhile, focusing on road logistics, Kuehne+Nagel targets attaining 60 percent low-emission vehicles in its fleet by 2030. Both companies, Magenta Mobility and Kuehne+Nagel, are proactively advancing towards a carbon-neutral future.
