The freight transport market in Mexico is under pressure to become increasingly efficient and contribute to the productivity of its customers, contributing 3.8% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and generating a movement of just over 560 million tons.

The configuration of double-articulated tractor-trailer trucks (fulls) is one of the alternatives that the transport sector has to achieve greater efficiency, and according to official data, there are more than 70,000 full units in circulation, which represents about 13% of the total fleet of tractor-trailer trucks that are in circulation, of the federal public service.

To contribute to the double trailer productivity strategy, trailer manufacturer Remosa launched Versabox, a 40-foot dry van with a retractable dolly, allowing for double trailer configurations with operational benefits and cost reductions.

“The concept is that the Dolly moves to be coupled to the second trailer, which gives you the benefit of reduced wear, since you can eliminate an axle and reposition the equipment without having to move the conventional Dolly, which represents a reduction in tire wear and toll payments,” says Miguel Díaz, Commercial Director of Remosa.

The Versabox 360 box has a shorter configuration , making it more efficient in handling and operating the double trailer.

“It’s not just about reducing the axle size; it also has the capability of retractable axles, which further reduces toll costs at a time when they have increased. This represents an advantage for the carrier and, consequently, has an impact on overall logistics. Furthermore, it improves stability and maneuverability,” says Raúl Díaz, CEO of Remosa.

Another advantage of this configuration is that it has composite panels, which translates into greater durability, lightness, thermal insulation that protects the goods, and also allows for better use of the payload, resulting in lower fuel consumption and better performance of all parts.

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El cargo Remosa presents Versabox, a dry box with a retractable dolly. apareció primero en T21.

In January 2025, NOM-044 for diesel engine emissions for heavy-duty vehicles was implemented after several postponements. Therefore, only vehicles that comply with Euro 6 engines can be produced and imported.

Although the measure is mandatory from 2025, Scania introduced the Euro 6 engine range in 2021 , in anticipation of the possible update of NOM-044, which is why it has been eyeing this market for some time.

“Today, we have the right product strategy for the introduction of the Euro 6 range, both to serve the corporate customer segment and the retail market that requires it, although we know that it is a market that faces more challenges due to the availability of clean fuel,” Jorge Navarro Inostroza, Commercial Director of Scania Mexico, described in an interview with T21.

Based on what Navarro Inostroza commented, for the adoption of Euro 6, precise tests and measurements were carried out, taking into consideration that refueling without the ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) required for these configurations, and where a load with diesel other than ULSD would not have serious effects, an analysis of the routes or locations for refueling must be carried out.

“This first part of the year will be heavily driven by Euro 6, but given some elements such as the 5-6% or, in some cases, up to 10% performance benefit, it depends on the business model ,” added Jorge Navarro.

From the executive’s perspective, the second half of the year will be over once the period of uncertainty is over and the time comes for fleet renewal, which will not be able to stop the process.

To serve the market, Scania has configured its portfolio to address the market that has adopted cab-over models, which in Mexico already represent more than 20% of total sales among all participants in the sector.

“In Scania’s case, we have segments and applications where the full truck has been most accepted . We have six configurations, but the most accepted are the full truck (double articulated), heavy and light, mixed, and single-bed,” explained Scania’s commercial director.

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El cargo SCANIA, SET TO CAPTURE EURO 6 DEMAND apareció primero en T21.