JK Lakshmi Cement has tied up with GreenLine for the introduction of LNG fueled heavy trucks in its logistics. With this association, GreenLine will enable JK Lakshmi Cement to decarbonize its road logistics operations in a phased manner over the next few years.
Starting with a fleet of 10 LNG trucks plying on the Sirohi (Rajasthan) – Surat (Gujarat) route, the companies plan to scale this up substantially over the next two years. Each LNG truck reduces ~35 ton CO2 emissions per year.
Arun Shukla, president & director, JK Lakshmi Cement, said, “Deploying LNG trucks is our first step towards sustainable transportation. This green trucking initiative of GreenLine Logistics will act as a game-changer for the country’s cement transportation industry and help facilitate the eventual transition towards a more circular economy.”
Anand Mimani, CEO, GreenLine, said, “As leading companies emphasize on their ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) performance, reducing emissions from their heavy trucking logistics becomes key.”
Heavy trucking emits ~10-12% of the total emissions. The shift to LNG fueled trucks will reduce toxic emissions of CO2 by 28%, CO by upto 70%, NOx by upto 59%, SOx by upto 100%, and particulate matter by upto 91%. The adoption of LNG trucks will also aid in reducing noise pollution by upto 30%.
