Piloting aerodynamic skirts

• The European Union's Vecto rules mandate a 10% reduction in CO₂ emissions for new trailers by 2030.

• A pilot program will test a single trailer equipped with Aerodymax's side skirts, aiming to reduce fuel consumption and emissions by up to 5%.

• The pilot will evaluate the performance of aerodynamic skirts in various transport modes, including ferry and rail, monitoring for potential damage or wear and tear.

• The initiative underscores a commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation in sustainable multimodal transportation.

Why aerodynamic skirts?

As the European Union tightens its regulations on trailer aerodynamics, we're taking proactive steps to meet and exceed these standards. The upcoming Vecto-rules mandates a 10% reduction in CO₂ emissions for new trailers by 2030. While trailers don't directly emit CO₂, improving their aerodynamic performance significantly reduces fuel consumption for the towing trucks, ultimately lowering emissions.

Our approach to innovation

We are starting with a pilot program to test a single trailer equipped with Aerodymax's side skirts. This innovation can reduce fuel consumption and emissions by up to 5%. This pilot will allow us to evaluate their performance in various transport modes, including ferry and rail. Lashing trailers on ferry ships and positioning trailers with side skirts into train wagons will require monitoring for potential damage or wear and tear. However, we hope for a positive result from this pilot.

A sustainable future

By embracing innovative solutions like aerodynamic skirts, we are not only complying with regulations but also innovating in sustainable way. This commitment to environmental responsibility is at the core of our multimodal business. Read more about sustainable multimodal transportation.