HOYER Switzerland expands e-truck fleet
Electrified trucks strengthen sustainable transport solutions in regular operations
Hamburg, July 23, 2026 – The HOYER Group is further expanding its commitment to alternative drive technologies and has put four fully electric trucks into operation in Switzerland. With this step, the globally active logistics provider specializing in the handling and transport of liquid goods is taking another step toward sustainable, customer-focused logistics solutions. The e‑trucks are deployed for daily route planning in regular operations. An intelligent charging system manages the energy supply based on the deployment schedule for the following day. The drive technology and charging efficiency support the decarbonization ambitions of the HOYER Group while ensuring reliable transport operations.
The implementation of fully electric vehicles is another key element of the HOYER Group’s efforts to advance sustainable and efficient transport solutions in collaboration with its customers. The company already relies on alternative drive systems in various countries, both in plant logistics as well as in short- and long-haul transport – including hydrogen, LNG, and CNG vehicles – together with electric industrial trucks in warehousing operations.
In Switzerland, HOYER has already been able to confirm the performance of the new e-trucks in liquid gas transport after a short period of use. The vehicles are charged at the site after each shift, while intelligent energy management ensures optimal utilization. “By deploying fully electric vehicles, we can significantly reduce our energy consumption by around two-thirds compared to diesel engines. These efficiency gains are a key component of our ambitions. They also reduce emissions, thus consistently contributing to the long-term decarbonization of our transport solutions,” says Thies Grage, Director SHEQS at the HOYER Group. With the additional integration of the new e-trucks in Switzerland, HOYER continues to consistently implement its strategy of selecting the most suitable fleet and the most sustainable drive solution for each customer requirement. “Our experience shows that, at this stage, a technology-neutral approach tailored to specific operational requirements delivers the most convincing results for us and our customers,” says Martin Pauli, Head of Fleet Gas Logistics at the HOYER Group. In cooperation with customers, the new vehicles make an important contribution to further reducing the carbon footprint along the supply chain, while increasing operational efficiency at the same time.
The e-trucks complement the existing fleet of alternative drive technologies. HOYER has used CNG and LNG vehicles in Germany for many years. The fuel cell truck, which has been in regular operation for one year, is delivering positive results: performance data, delivery reliability, and driver satisfaction are at a consistently high level. In addition, the HOYER Group is expanding its fleet of electric forklifts, which will be used in Austria for a new logistics contract in the third quarter of 2026.
Further information on sustainability initiatives is published by the HOYER Group in its Sustainability Report 2025.
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About the HOYER Group
HOYER, a traditional independent family business, has been one of the world’s leading bulk logistics providers since 1946. As a specialist, it has extensive know-how in the provision of holistic services, with particular customer proximity. It develops and implements comprehensive solutions in European and worldwide bulk logistics, especially in the chemical, food, gas and mineral oil products industries. For this, employees and representative offices in over 100 countries on five continents support customers with well-thought-out logistics solutions to make them even more successful in their respective markets. As well as trucks, road tankers, IBCs and tank containers, HOYER owns numerous logistics plants with depots, cleaning facilities and workshops. The HOYER Group was awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal for its commitment for sustainability, ethics, and responsible corporate governance.
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