GreenLine partners with Walmart-owned Flipkart to power greener supply chains

GreenLine Mobility Solutions Ltd, a division of the Essar Group, has announced a partnership with Flipkart to introduce liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered trucks in the Walmart-owned e-commerce giant's supply chain.

The collaboration aligns with Flipkart’s broader sustainability goals and India's push to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  

Initial rollout for greener logistics  

In the first phase of this partnership, GreenLine will deploy 25 LNG-powered trucks equipped with 46-foot containers capable of holding 110 cubic meters of goods.

These vehicles will initially operate between western and northern India, transporting a variety of e-commerce shipments, including both B2B (business-to-business) and B2C (business-to-consumer) loads. 

Expansion to other routes, including North-South and West-South corridors, is planned for the near future.  

"By integrating LNG-powered vehicles into our logistics operations alongside our existing electric vehicle fleet, we aim improve supply chain efficiency, and contribute to India’s broader environmental objectives. This collaboration highlights our continuous efforts to drive green innovation and support the long-term sustainability of our operations," said Hemant Badri, SVP & Head of Supply Chain, Customer Experience & ReCommerce Business at Flipkart Group.

Last month, Flipkart announced that it has reached 10,000 EVs in its delivery fleet as part of its larger goal to minimize its environmental impact.  

Sustainability at the forefront  

Over the past two years, GreenLine’s initiatives have led to a 30% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to traditional diesel vehicles, equivalent to a decrease of 7398 tonnes of carbon emissions.

"At GreenLine, we see this as a call to action. Through our partnership with Flipkart, we are enabling India to go green, one mile at a time. By deploying our LNG-powered fleet, we’re making logistics more sustainable, ensuring that every delivery contributes to a brighter, cleaner future for our nation," said Anand Mimani, CEO of GreenLine Mobility Solutions.