Saudi’s Tanmiah Food Company rolls out fully electric trucks to cut transport emissions

SAUDI ARABIA – Tanmiah Food Company has launched a fleet of electric trucks to support its poultry delivery network as part of its transition to lower-emission transport solutions.

The vehicles, developed with Quantron technology, are described as the first fully electric, refrigerated trucks for local fresh chicken distribution in Saudi Arabia.

Each truck can cover up to 240 kilometers per charge, and the company has installed dedicated charging stations at its Riyadh facility to support their operation.

The trucks operate quietly, making them suitable for night deliveries in areas with traffic restrictions, which Tanmiah says will help improve scheduling efficiency.

The official rollout was marked by an event at Tanmiah’s headquarters in Riyadh, attended by representatives from the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture, including Assistant Deputy Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Dr. Ali Mohammed Al-Shaikhi.

Executives from Tanmiah and its project partners — the National Transportation Solutions Company (NTSC) and Massar Solutions — were also present.

NTSC focuses on electric vehicles and fleet management, while Massar Solutions provides services across the transport and mobility sectors.

Group CEO Zulfiqar Hamadani said the move is part of the company’s larger plan to reduce pollution across its supply chain and contribute to nationwide environmental targets.

He added that the company aims to demonstrate the practicality of zero-emission logistics within the food sector.

Marcos Delorenzo, CEO of Tanmiah’s poultry division ADC, said the electric fleet supports the expansion of its distribution system and helps the company maintain reliable delivery schedules.

According to the company, each 4-ton electric truck is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by around 95 metric tons annually when compared with conventional diesel trucks.

That figure roughly equates to the yearly transport emissions of 25 residents in Saudi Arabia.

Environmental Targets and Broader Plans

The electric fleet rollout is one part of Tanmiah’s broader sustainability efforts, which include goals around energy use, emissions, and food supply chain impact.

The company says the initiative aligns with the environmental goals outlined in Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which include reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable resource use.

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