FAST Logistics Group and Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation launched an electric vehicle for heavy-duty transport logistics on Friday, October 10, at Ajinomoto’s solar-powered warehouse in Bulacan.
Alongside the EV launch, the two companies inaugurated a high-capacity EV charging station at Ajinomoto’s Bulacan facility. Another charger at FAST’s Laguna hub is on standby to ensure continuous operational readiness.
This milestone marks a major step toward advancing sustainable logistics operations in the country.
Built for large-scale deliveries, the newly launched electric vehicle is a Prime Mover equipped with a customized 40-foot trailer wing van—a first of its kind in the Philippines.
It can carry loads of up to 25 tons and runs on a 423 kWh battery that fully charges in just 1 hour and 30 minutes. With an energy consumption rate of 1.2 kWh per kilometer, the EV can travel between 200 and 350 kilometers on a full charge, depending on road conditions.
The electric vehicle is supported by a dedicated EV charger at Ajinomoto Philippines’ facility in Guiguinto, Bulacan. Another charger at FAST’s Laguna hub to ensure uninterrupted operations.
Through this initiative, FAST supports Ajinomoto Philippines’ goal of cutting its environmental impact by 50% by 2030. The electric vehicle is expected to make about 20 trips each month, helping them avoid roughly 130 metric tons of carbon emissions annually.
FAST’s VP for Strategic Growth Initiatives Gladys Ceniza, Business Unit Head for Inland Transport Olivier Encabo, and Head of Solutions Ely Baleta, as well as APC Senior Vice President Makoto Tanabe and APC Chief Sustainability Officer Ernie Carlos, led the ceremony.
“We thank FAST Logistics for their partnership, which enables us to distribute our products with essentially zero emissions. Together, we are glad to set a new benchmark for green transport in the food industry,” Mr. Carlos said.
The newly launched electric vehicle by FAST Logistics Group and Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation is a Prime Mover with a customized 40-foot trailer wing van, designed to handle large-scale deliveries efficiently while reducing carbon emissions.
Stronger Collaboration for Sustainability
With Ajinomoto Philippines integrating an electric vehicle into its supply chain operations, FAST hopes that more Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies will follow suit in adopting greener logistics solutions.
“As major players in the business industry, FMCG companies possess the scale, resources, and flexibility to lead this transformation toward greener and more sustainable logistics solutions,” she said. “Their initiatives will accelerate the collective shift toward a low-carbon future.”
Through this electric vehicle, FAST Logistics Group supports Ajinomoto Philippines’ goal of reducing its environmental impact by 50% by 2030. The electric vehicle will be utilized for approximately 20 trips each month.
Ms. Ceniza added that the partnership between FAST and Ajinomoto Philippines demonstrates how two purpose-driven organizations can achieve great results when they unite for a common cause.
Watch the highlights of the EV launch here.
As one of the Philippines’ leading end-to-end logistics providers, FAST continues to pioneer sustainable innovations across its operations. The company operates the country’s largest trucking fleet and warehouse footprint, delivering integrated logistics solutions to businesses nationwide.
FAST’s commitment to sustainability is embedded in its core business strategy—ranging from the use of fully electric vehicles to the integration of solar energy systems and fuel-efficient transport solutions.
FAST recently launched its ESG Strategy and Net Zero by 2050 commitment, underscoring its dedication to sustainable logistics solutions. If you’d like to know more about FAST’s sustainability efforts, get in touch with our Solutions Experts
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