Based in Baldonnell County Dublin, ATC operates in a highly specialised sector of the road transport industry. The company provides transport services to the major Information and Communication Technology companies across Europe and beyond. While ATC usually keeps a low profile, it recently became national news with the announcement of a €22.5 million investment in its ‘Driving Green Strategy’ with the objective to be a net zero transporter by 2030. This aim is highly ambitious as the fleet comprises of over 140 vehicles.
The investment is focused on the acquisition of 9 battery-electric vehicles and of course the infrastructure to charge the transport units. The nine vehicles comprise chiefly of Volvo FH and FM Electric models though the investment will also include 10 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo electric service vehicles deployed across the European fleet.
The launch event in Baldonnell was officially opened by James Lawless TD, Minister of State for Transport, Environment, Climate & Communications. In his address he welcomed the significant investment made by ATC. “The move towards zero emission HGVs is crucial in achieving Ireland’s climate goals, and its encouraging to see industry leaders like ATC take proactive steps to be more sustainable.”
Managing Director at ATC Keith Young, was keen to highlight the part played by the 250 staff members across the company offices in Dublin, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and London. Noting: “we are very proud to be at the of a more sustainable future in the logistics industry.”
ATC did avail of a €500,000 grant from Zero Emission Vehicles Ireland (ZEVI) an office of the Department of Transport. Speaking at Baldonnell the Head of ZEVI, Aoife O’Grady, encouraged other companies to apply for grants saying that there is still funding available.
It would appear that the transport industry is again leading the way with ‘some’ support from Government. Though in reality there is a great deal of scope to encourage more companies to adopt ATC’s ‘Driving Green Strategy.’ Paul White
