Who Gives A Crap drives Australia’s first SME electric freight run

In a milestone for sustainable logistics, Who Gives A Crap has successfully completed a full port-to-warehouse freight loop using a Volvo FM Electric prime mover—demonstrating that small-to-medium enterprises can lead the charge toward zero-emission transport.

Partnering with New Energy Transport (NET) and Volvo, the company transported a 40-foot container from Port Botany to its Yennora warehouse and back—a round trip of 88 kilometres completed in just under two hours using only 34 per cent of the truck’s charge and 120kWh of energy. The results show that electric heavy trucks can deliver the same productivity as diesel vehicles without the emissions, noise, or additional cost.

“Decarbonising our supply chain has been a key focus for us for several years," said Bernie Wiley, Head of Sustainability at Who Gives A Crap.

"By the end of this year, 30 per cent of our outbound orders through ANC will be delivered by EV.

"This latest pilot takes our ambition to the next level. It’s great to show that when the right technology and
partners come together, sustainability doesn’t have to come at the cost of efficiency."

NET co-founder, Daniel Bleakley, said the trial confirmed electric trucks could handle demanding port cartage work. “We’re able to operate heavy electric trucks under the same conditions as diesel, transporting the same payload in the same time across the same route - only we can do it with zero emissions, zero pollution and significantly reduced road noise," he said.

With heavy vehicles responsible for nearly half of Australia’s road transport emissions and the sector forecast to become the nation’s largest emitter by 2030, the demonstration highlights how SME-led innovation can accelerate the decarbonisation of freight transport.

The collaboration reinforces Who Gives A Crap’s reputation as a sustainability trailblazer and marks a turning point for accessible, zero-emission freight solutions in Australia.