DP World said a combination of encouraging freight onto rail and helping hauliers start using HVO fuel had led to CO2e savings of more than 160,000 tonnes in less than three years.

Its low carbon truck programme trial (LCTP) has registered more than 1,500 trucks to the scheme, which enables hauliers serving London Gateway and Southampton to transition from diesel to HVO at no additional cost.

DP World’s modal shift programme launched in September 2023 has increased the share of rail freight at the Southampton terminal from 21% to more than 30%, with more than 200,000 truck trips moved from road to rail.

The LCTP has been further strengthened by a second phase with the implementation of a trial at Southampton that is now enabling hauliers to operate electric HGVs at the same cost as diesel.

John Trenchard, VP sustainable supply chains at DP World, said: “Exceeding 160,000 tonnes of CO2e savings in just three years is a major milestone.

“We see the net zero economy as a key factor in our future growth and our ability to deliver for customers.

“This achievement demonstrates the real benefits of ports, logistics providers and customers working collaboratively to decarbonise supply chains at scale.”

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