Contact: Noah Barnes, Electrification Coalition
noah@electrification.org, (202) 461-2371
WASHINGTON—This week marks the launch of a new public-private partnership, the Advanced Freight Partners Group (AFPG). The AFPG will convene and activate leaders from three critical modalities in the commercial freight sector—trucking, maritime, and rail— to advance a more resilient, efficient, and interconnected freight system.
The freight industry is undergoing rapid transformation. With increasing infrastructure demands, evolving supply chain challenges, emerging energy solutions, and shifting market dynamics, this is a pivotal time marked by both challenges and opportunities.
The AFPG will develop and implement practical and scalable strategies—both operational and policy-driven—to accelerate the deployment of innovative technologies that modernize the future of freight movement and commercial delivery. The group will also elevate best practices and highlight projects around the country that demonstrate success.
At its launch, the AFPG, led by the Electrification Coalition (EC), consists of 45 partner organizations representing freight stakeholders and industry, government, and NGO actors.
Electrification Coalition Executive Director Ben Prochazka spoke to the group’s importance:
“The AFPG is a first-of-its-kind multimodal collaboration that will increase the U.S. freight sector’s global competitiveness, drive operational efficiencies, align industry efforts in pursuit of national and economic security priorities, and rapidly deploy advanced freight technologies, allowing the United States to take a leading role in the future of freight.
“The AFPG is about improving the goods movement, not just deploying technologies. It’s about how we come together across industry lines to build smarter infrastructure, ensure consistent access to energy and fuels, reduce the cost of innovative technology solutions, and support commercial success.”
Some AFPG founding members also provided comments:
American Trucking Associations (ATA) Senior Manager, Energy & Environment David Capati:
“ATA is proud to be a founding member of the Advanced Freight Partners Group and looks forward to advancing sustainable solutions that foster innovation and support the future of freight.”
American Waterways Operators (AWO) Manager – Government Affairs Brad Trammell:
“As a founding member of the Advanced Freight Partners Group, AWO is eager to work alongside industry and public sector experts to develop a more resilient and innovative American freight transportation system.”
Blue Sky Maritime Coalition Vice President & Chief Operating Officer Megan O’Leary:
“Blue Sky Maritime Coalition is a proud founding member of the Advanced Freight Partners Group. Collaboration and innovation are foundational pillars of Blue Sky and we are eager to contribute to this integrated, system of systems approach to promote a more resilient and efficient future.”
North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) Executive Director Mike Roeth:
“North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) is pleased to be a founding member of the Advanced Freight Partners Group. This action-focused collaborative of key goods movement stakeholders provides an important forum for coordinating cross-sector efforts to shape the future of more efficient and cleaner movement of freight.”
Terawatt Infrastructure Director of Policy Sam Vercellotti:
“Terawatt is excited to join as a founding member of the Advanced Freight Partners Group. As an infrastructure provider, we are eager to share our insights on the deployment of next-generation charging solutions that deliver a lower cost per mile for America’s fleets, along with other leading stakeholders in the industry.”
Volvo Group North America Advanced Technology Policy Director Aravind Kailas:
“Volvo Group North America is proud to be a founding member of the Advanced Freight Partners Group. We look forward to collaborating with public and private stakeholders to address infrastructure barriers and drive adoption of low- and zero-emission freight technologies.”
To learn more about the AFPG and inquire about joining, visit the AFPG webpage or contact EC Freight Program Manager Will Marshall at wmarshall@electrificationcoalition.org.
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About the Electrification Coalition: The Electrification Coalition is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that promotes policies and actions to facilitate the widespread adoption of plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) on a mass scale to overcome the economic, public health and national security challenges that stem from America’s dependence on oil. ElectrificationCoalition.org