Maersk and Sotraser Announce Electric Truck Operations in Chile

Santiago de Chile – In a move to support the decarbonisation of supply chains across Latin America, A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has partnered with local transportation provider Sotraser Chile to introduce electric trucks into its service offerings. This initiative marks a significant step towards reducing logistics’ greenhouse gas emissions in the region.

Maersk and Sotraser will have available two types of electric trucks:

• Volvo FH Electric and FM Electric: Equipped with 540-kWh batteries, these trucks boast an impressive range of approximately 300 km per charge.
• Foton EAuman 2554: With a 350-kWh battery, this model achieves a range of around 220 km per charge.

These electric trucks can transport between 24 and 25 tons of cargo, meeting Chilean legal standards for weight and axle limits, and ensuring performance on par with traditional diesel trucks.

In Santiago, the operation features 20 simultaneous charging stations with a total installed capacity of 1,200 kW. Utilizing split chargers of 600 kW, the setup allows for flexible energy management, with charging capacities ranging from 60 kW to 240 kW per connector. Importantly, the operation is powered by 100% renewable energy certified under the International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs).

These electric trucks are designed for urban, interurban, and port routes. Current routes include high-activity areas within the Metropolitan Region, urban distribution, and key interurban connections such as Santiago – Viña del Mar and Santiago – San Antonio. In Antofagasta, electric trucks are already operational towards the Port of Mejillones, transporting chemicals for the mining industry.

During the pilot phase, the companies successfully implemented a 100% electric transportation operation, covering over 8,400 kilometers across 31 trips on routes such as interurban connections within Santiago, and Santiago - San Antonio.

As part of Maersk's global initiative to achieve net zero emissions by 2040, the company has set a mid-term milestone for land transportation. Maersk is actively exploring opportunities in Brazil, Peru, Guatemala, Panama, and Uruguay to expand these solutions, providing customers with a broader range of lower GHG emissions transportation options compared to conventional combustion engines.

About Maersk

A.P. Moller - Maersk is an integrated logistics company  working to connect and simplify its customers’ supply chains. As a global leader in logistics services, the company operates in more than 130 countries and employs around 100,000 people. Maersk is aiming to reach net zero GHG emissions by 2040 across the entire business with new technologies, new vessels, and reduced GHG emissions fuels*.

*Maersk defines "reduced GHG emissions fuels" as fuels with at least 65% reductions in GHG emissions on a lifecycle basis compared to fossil of 94 g CO2e/MJ.

About Sotraser:

Founded in 1992 in Los Ángeles, Chile, Sotraser is a leading transportation and logistics company and one of the country’s principal cargo operators. Over the past 30 years, it has expanded its operations nationwide, managing a fleet of more than 650 heavy trucks across strategic bases in Los Ángeles, Santiago, and Antofagasta, and employing over 1,500 people throughout Chile. In 2024, Sotraser achieved major milestones, traveling more than 70 million kilometers and transporting over 4.6 million tons of cargo, while maintaining a strong presence in key sectors such as mining, retail, hazardous materials, and agriculture.

Demonstrating its commitment to sustainability, Sotraser now operates the largest fleet of electric heavy trucks in South America, helping its customers reduce Scope 3 emissions and supporting the transition to more efficient freight transport. Since 2022, the company has measured its carbon footprint across Scopes 1, 2, and 3.