Arnaud Deniau, Managing Director of Cargomatic (left) and Jean-Alain Charrier, MOFFETT Product Manager at Hiab
Cargomatic’s business model encompasses a number of innovative and specialised delivery methods. It is the only French operator to offer handling with truck mounted forklifts for direct distribution with receipt of goods in train terminals. In Europe, Cargomatic is the first to want to use a set Eco-Combi 25.25 m with truck mounted forklift, still awaiting accreditation in France.
One of Cargomatic’s newest innovations is the Greenbox, which is a reusable, domestic-sized container. It is delivered to the customer’s property and left for the customer to load, before being collected and delivered to the chosen destination, or placed in storage until needed. It can be used to transport furniture, domestic goods, office equipment, documents, clothes – the list is endless.
Cargomatic has chosen to use the new E-Series electric truck mounted forklift to run this programme because of its ultra-quiet operation and zero emissions. It means that it will be able to operate quietly in built-up residential zones, as well as being able to unload into both indoor and outdoor areas. It will also reduce its running costs by more than 70% compared with a similar capacity standard diesel-powered truck.
“Cargomatic is an environmentally-friendly company, and the new E-Series electric truck mounted forklift will complement their business model – minus the CO2 emissions. They are setting a great example by investing in leading-edge technology, which will not only benefit the environment, but also their profits,” said Michael O’Reilly, Product Manager, TMFL Product Business, Hiab.