2:18 am Volvo
FAMCO (Al-Futtaim Auto and Machinery Company), the Al-Futtaim Group’s distributor of Volvo Trucks and buses in the UAE, yesterday announced a major deal to supply 30 Volvo trucks to Allied Transport Establishment, a commercial transport solutions provider in the UAE.
Allied Transport will use the trucks to meet the growing demands for DHL’s express mail and transit cargo customers across the GCC and Levant countries.
The first of the Volvo FH400 trucks with I-shift transmission technology were delivered at a private ceremony at FAMCO’s head office in Dubai. Joe Lahoud, Divisional Manager — FAMCO’s Volvo Truck and Bus Division handed over the truck keys to Ali Khalifa Beyat, Managing Director of Allied Transport Establishment.
At the handover Lahoud said: “These trucks are tailor made to enhance the DHL Road Express and Logistic operations across the region. We are confident that the Globetrotter cab and the I-Shift gearbox will enhance driver comfort, increase road safety and improve fuel economy.
Ali Beyat, Managing Director of Allied Transport commented that the delivery of the first thirty trucks is a part of the company’s five-year strategy plan. He said: “We anticipate the supply of over 500 trucks for DHL’s requirements over the next five years. These trucks will be used to meet the growing demands for DHL’s express service across the GCC and Levant countries and North Africa.”
“Our fleet currently includes eight Volvo trucks . With the addition of the latest Volvo I-Shift trucks, we believe that we will be able to achieve our objectives with much better economy and efficiency,” he added.
Bachi Spiga, Middle East Head of Operations - DHL Middle East said: “Our operations continue to grow at a rapid pace and the company is seen as the number one road solutions expert. The addition of these Volvo trucks will help us to meet our increased schedules throughout the Middle East due to the enormous growth of the road express business and our requirement for tailor-made solutions for customers also.”
Since its official launch at Dubai’s Autodrome in April 2007, the I-Shift truck has gained ground, becoming the preferred solution for most of the professional transport operators in the UAE.