HAVI Portugal Launches Electric Refrigerated Trailers
HAVI Group Deploys its First Two Carrier Transicold Vector eCool-Equipped Trailers, Driving Cold Chain Electrification
HAVI Group, a global provider of innovative supply chain solutions for the food service industry, has added its first two Vector® eCool systems to its fleet, marking a significant step toward cold chain electrification. This deployment builds upon a successful pilot in Portugal that demonstrated the all-electric Carrier Transicold solution’s technical performance and strong operational benefits. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.
A proven pilot in Portugal becomes a scalable, diesel-free cold chain solution across the HAVI Group
“The delivery of the first two Vector eCool systems to the HAVI Group’s fleet marks a decisive step in the electrification of our cold chain, validated by a successful pilot in Portugal and now scalable across the group,” said Carlos Santos, Operations Director, HAVI Portugal. “It is particularly rewarding to finally see a refrigeration unit operating without a factory-installed diesel engine, proving that sustainability and performance can go hand-in-hand. This milestone was only possible thanks to the joint efforts of our partners Addvolt and Carrier Transicold, as part of a long-term journey aligned with HAVI Group’s global strategy."
Collaboration as a Catalyst for Change
The Vector eCool is a fully electric, autonomous refrigeration system for semi-trailers that eliminates the need for a combustion engine. The result of a collaboration between Carrier Transicold, Addvolt (now part of Carrier) and SAF-Holland, the solution combines an all-electric refrigeration system with energy regeneration during movement and energy storage. This combination ensures continuous refrigeration even when the vehicle is stationary or not connected to the power grid. With this technology, HAVI Portugal aims to deliver greater operational efficiency, a decrease in maintenance needs and a significant reduction in emissions and noise.
“We are proud to support HAVI Portugal in this transformative journey,” said José António Gomes, Country Manager Carrier Transicold Portugal. “The adoption of eCool technology demonstrates how innovation can redefine cold chain logistics, making electric refrigeration a practical reality for fleets ready to embrace the future.”
This move supports HAVI Group’s global strategy to combine decarbonisation with technological innovation. The new 100% electric semi-trailers will transport temperature-sensitive goods between logistics centers and client restaurants.
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About HAVI Portugal
HAVI is a global company that brings together people, ideas, data, and knowledge. It balances supply and demand, supports the foodservice sector with best‑in‑class delivery solutions, and ultimately connects people with the products they want. Founded in 1974, the company serves more than 300 renowned clients in over 100 countries worldwide. Whether in sourcing, storage, or product delivery, HAVI combines unmatched expertise and operational excellence with powerful data, analytics, and digital insights that help accelerate physical processes. Its teams ensure the safe and efficient management of clients’ supply chains, operating across a wide range of temperatures—from ambient conditions down to ‑25°C. Through its various business units, and by combining global strength with local expertise, HAVI delivers best‑in‑class sourcing and supply chain capabilities, as well as marketing services that are critical to building its clients’ brands. HAVI is also committed to creating greener supply chains. It has already demonstrated its dedication to emissions reduction by signing up to the Science Based Targets initiative, and it will continue to identify new ways to pave the path toward a more sustainable future.
About Carrier Transicold
Carrier Transicold helps improve transport and shipping of temperature-controlled cargoes with a complete line of equipment and services for refrigerated transport and cold chain visibility. For more than 50 years, Carrier Transicold has been an industry leader, providing customers around the world with advanced, energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable container refrigeration systems and generator sets, direct-drive and diesel truck units, and trailer refrigeration systems. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life.
About SAF-HOLLAND
SAF-HOLLAND is a leading international manufacturer of chassis-related assemblies and components for trailers, trucks and buses. An average of around 5,700 dedicated employees worldwide generated sales of EUR 1,877 million in 2024. The product range includes axle and suspension systems for trailers as well as fifth wheels and coupling systems for trucks, trailers, and semi-trailers as well as brake and EBS systems. In addition, SAF-HOLLAND also develops innovative products to increase the efficiency, safety, and environmental friendliness of commercial vehicles. With the brands SAF, Holland, Haldex, Assali Stefen, KLL, Neway, Tecma, V.Orlandi and York, the Group achieved strong market positions in the top three positions in the most important regions worldwide in 2024. SAF-HOLLAND supplies manufacturers in the original equipment market on six continents. In the aftermarket business, the company supplies spare parts to manufacturers’ service networks and wholesalers as well as to end customers and service centers via an extensive global distribution network.
About Addvolt
Addvolt develops plug-in electric solutions that electrify and decarbonize auxiliary systems in heavy-duty vehicles like trailers, trucks, and vans—cutting up to 20 tons of CO₂ per vehicle each year. Our Addvolt Powerpacks and Power Units power refrigeration units, pumps, and other equipment with zero-emission, silent, and cost-efficient operation.
Through our My Addvolt platform, fleets gain real-time energy monitoring and valuable ESG insights. With over 1,500 systems in use across 20+ countries, Addvolt is enabling smarter, cleaner logistics worldwide.
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