We are investing heavily in modernisation and renewal of our fleet in Central and Eastern Europe. With the deployment of Cityliners in Poland and truck units in the Czech Republic, we are making the distribution of consignments more efficient, sustainable, and safe.
Innovation for city logistics: The so-called Cityliners are perfectly suited to the challenges of overcrowded city centres. With their compact design and enormous manoeuvrability thanks to a co-steering rear axle, they are superior to conventional articulated lorries in city traffic. At the same time, with up to 27 pallet spaces, they have significantly more loading volume than conventional lorries.
Cityliners have been tested intensively at Geis PL – they have completely convinced us of their advantages. Currently, we have integrated 14 Cityliners into our operations in Poland, and by the end of May, we will add another 11 – for more efficient and economical distribution of our customers' consignments. Furthermore, we intend to put into operation more Cityliners by the year's end.
In the Czech Republic, we have been using 14 brand new MAN trucks for several months now, replacing older vehicles. The new units fulfil the latest emissions standards and are equipped with modern safety features such as lane assist and adaptive cruise control. Some also have more powerful engines for operation as road trains. Above all, however, the modern trucks significantly reduce CO2 emissions thanks to their high efficiency and lower fuel consumption.