ATC Computer Transport & Logistics has announced an investment of €22.5 million to support the transition of its global transportation fleet to zero emissions over the next five years.
The company is a highly specialised transport and logistics firm servicing data centre operators, high-tech freight forwarders, and original equipment manufacturers worldwide.
ATC has recently taken delivery of five state-of-the-art battery-electric Volvo HGVs and two additional Volkswagen ID. Buzz's for their Irish cloud logistics and technical services operations, adding to their European fleet of 142 vehicles.
Four further battery-electric Volvo HGVs have also been integrated into the European fleet.
The company availed of the Zero Emission Heavy Duty Vehicle Purchase Grant Scheme, funded by the Department of Transport and administered by Transport Infrastructure Ireland, to support the acquisition of battery-operated HVGs for the Irish-based fleet.
The €500,000 grant is awarded to facilitate companies and enterprises who wish to purchase zero-emission HGVs.
Headquartered in Dublin, ATC has a footprint across Ireland, Europe and New Zealand, with major offices in Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and London.
It employs over 250 people from over 31 nationalities, and plans to increase headcount to 300 by 2026, and add two further international offices.
ATC said it has grown its 'Driving Green Strategy’ to assist clients in reaching their own sustainable goals by reducing emissions across services and decarbonising the final mile of customers’ supply chain.
Keith Young, Managing Director of ATC, said: "Today's announcement is a significant milestone for ATC, and we are incredibly proud to be at the forefront of a more sustainable future in the logistics industry.
"Since ATC was founded 45 years ago, customer service, quality, and innovation have been at the heart of what we do and now, with these investments, sustainability is also at the very heart of what we do."
Rainer Hoerbst, Head of Green Logistics at ATC, said ATC's investment in zero tailpipe emission vehicles is a significant step towards meeting our net zero 2030 targets.
"By transitioning to a greener fleet, we are helping our data centre clients to decarbonise their supply chain, showcasing that a more sustainable business model is possible for the logistics business," he said.
"It also proves for our business that decarbonisation can be decoupled from economic growth. As a result, we look forward to seeing this investment's positive impact on our operations and clients."
James Lawless, Minister of State at the Department of Transport and at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, welcomed the investment.
"The move towards zero emission HGVs is crucial in achieving Ireland's climate goals, and it's encouraging to see industry leaders, like ATC, take proactive steps to be more sustainable. This announcement not only supports our national sustainability targets but also sets a benchmark for others in the transport and logistics sector."
