Inter IKEA Group, has selected Codognotto – an international transport and logistics company specializing in integrated solutions for supply chain decarbonization – as its partner for a new electric-focused energy transition project.
The historic Treviso-based company has added to its fleet a 100% electric VOLVO FH Aero, designed for long-haul transport. With a maximum gross weight of 44 tons and a 540 kWh battery, the vehicle can cover around 500 km per day. The new e-truck will transport furniture and home accessories along the Portobuffolé (Treviso) – Piacenza, Piacenza – Corsico, and Piacenza – Padova routes, operating an estimated 252 days per year.
The project aims to seamlessly integrate inbound and outbound logistics, connecting IKEA suppliers with distribution centers and, subsequently, the Corsico and Padova stores. The routes have been carefully studied and optimized by Codognotto’s planners to maximize electric vehicle performance, reducing downtime and minimizing empty mileage.
This initiative is part of IKEA’s global commitment to reducing the environmental impact of its supply chain. The blue and yellow home furnishing giant has set the goal of achieving 100% zero-emission deliveries by 2030, investing in innovative logistics solutions and collaborating with strategic partners.
“This is an important step in decarbonizing IKEA transports while increasing efficiency at the same time. 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 cutting idle hours and optimizing the route utilisation. We are confident that this new transport will bring strong value, not least in improving air quality and reducing noise pollution on Italian roads,” says Ewelina Taylor, Global Transport Manager at Inter IKEA Group.
"The delivery of the first Volvo electric truck to logistics operator Codognotto marks a significant milestone in the transition to more sustainable logistics. We share a commitment to innovation, the pursuit of efficiency, and a practical approach to proposing solutions for reducing environmental impact. All this is neither obvious nor immediate but it’s the result of a project that began a long time ago, involving parties that do not usually take part in traditional negotiations. Flexibility in charging and our partner’s involvement in charging solutions are key elements that added value to the solution", says Sabrina Loner, eMob | Product | Homologation Director at Volvo Trucks Italia. "For Volvo Trucks, electric technology is a concrete, reliable, and scalable solution that has been available for several years now and can contribute to a more sustainable future. This solution can be immediately applied in sectors where distance and daily mileage are not relevant, such as urban and regional transport. Of course, the transition from diesel to electric vehicles requires different planning and management, but once the right approach has been identified and the right collaboration with the players in this new ecosystem has been established, there’s no turning back.Together, we are proving once again that innovation and sustainability can go hand in hand", concludes Sabrina Loner.
“The transition to electric transport requires pragmatic decisions and real collaboration across the supply chain,” said Matteo Codognotto, Supply Chain Director of Codognotto Group. “With this project, we want to prove that electric mobility, when planned on the right routes and supported by adequate infrastructure, is already a concrete solution: it reduces emissions, stabilizes operating costs over time, and improves service quality. Of course, range limitations still exist, but thanks to collaboration with partners and customers throughout the chain, we can manage and overcome these challenges. Our role is to build, together with our clients, replicable operating models that accelerate decarbonization without compromising efficiency.”
“Switching to electric is not only about sustainability; it represents a true operational revolution,” added Szymon Pyzik, Key Account Manager at Codognotto. “The shorter range compared to traditional vehicles requires far more accurate route planning, minimizing empty kilometers and optimizing stops. Longer charging times compared to diesel refueling force us to rethink operational schedules, while the limited availability of infrastructure pushes us to integrate strategic partners such as Fleet220 to ensure service continuity. It is a transformation that demands logistical intelligence and organizational flexibility, but one that is necessary to make electric transport competitive and reliable in the long run.”
With this step, Codognotto strengthens its role as a strategic partner in building increasingly complex and advanced energy transition pathways, tailored to the operational and sustainability needs of each company.