DHL eCommerce UK has doubled its fleet of liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered vehicles with the introduction of 30 new Volvo FM trucks, increasing the total to 60 vehicles.

The new fleet, which are replacing diesel trucks, will be distributed across key sites in Coventry, Leicester, Birmingham and Milton Keynes, and operate on routes throughout the UK.

Each LNG truck has a range of up to 400 miles and emits up to 80% less GHG emissions compared to a traditional diesel truck when fueled with Bio-LNG.

The expanded fleet is projected to reduce annual GHG emissions by more than 1,000 metric tons of CO2e – as part of DHL’s overall decarbonisation strategy.

To support the expanded LNG fleet, DHL eCommerce UK is investing in additional refueling infrastructure, including a secondary Bio-LNG tank at its new hub in Coventry.

The site will serve as a critical hub for DHL’s growing low-GHG-emissions operations in the Midlands and beyond.

In parallel, the company is piloting a fully electric tractor unit, reflecting its commitment to adopting a diverse range of alternative fuel technologies in the transition to cleaner transport.

Stuart Hill, DHL eCommerce UK chief executive, said: “We’re delighted to expand our fleet with lower GHG emission vehicles and take diesel trucks off the roads.

“As a business, we are committed to being at the forefront of sustainable logistics so we will continue to make the necessary investments to reduce our GHG emissions footprint as we work towards our sustainability targets.”

 

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