Posted on April 16, 2025
Noatum Logistics, an AD Ports Group company, has announced the acquisition of 152 long-haul transport trucks from Mercedes Benz to enhance its freight forwarding operations in the Middle East.
The Mercedes-Benz Actros advanced trucks will boost Noatum Logistics’ regional transport capacity by 6,000 tonnes and grow its fleet from approximately 450 vehicles to over 600.
While capable of handling containerised, reefer, and loose cargo, the vehicles will support customers across key industry sectors, including energy, polymers, food and FMCG, automotive, pharma and healthcare, and defence.
By achieving significant fuel efficiency gains and reductions in nitrogen oxides and particulate emissions with its Euro 5 diesel engines, the acquisition also supports the company’s sustainability agenda, which aims for carbon-neutral status by 2050, as reported by AD Ports.
The delivery is expected to be completed by the end of Q2 2025. The new trucks will be integrated into Noatum Logistics’ Control Tower telematics system, a centralised platform that leverages GPS technology and onboard diagnostics.
This system allows for monitoring driver behavior and managing vehicle movements in real time. The integration will reportedly ensure enhanced efficiency, safety, and service reliability for the company’s growing regional and global customer base.
Samir Chaturvedi, Chief Executive Officer, Noatum Logistics, AD Ports Group said: “At Noatum Logistics, the customer is at the centre of everything that we do. Expanding our regional fleet with more efficient and sustainable solutions is not just an investment in our operations—it’s an investment in our customers.
“Beyond increasing capacity, our growing presence in the Middle East is also part of Noatum Logistics’ growing network spanning 26 countries, allowing us to seamlessly manage regional supply chains while connecting customers across all major global markets and trade lanes.”
