DHL Supply Chain has secured a new multi-year transport contract with Siemens Mobility – and is using it to underline its full commitment to low-carbon road freight.
Under the agreement, DHL will handle the nationwide movement of critical rail components from Siemens Mobility’s Rail Components Distribution Centres in Kettering and Goole to depots, outstations and approved sub-suppliers across the UK, supporting the repair, maintenance and refurbishment of trains.
The dedicated fleet will run entirely on HVO by the end of the year. Seventy per cent of vehicles are already operating on the fuel, with the remaining trucks transitioning shortly, cutting lifecycle carbon emissions by around 80% compared with conventional diesel.
The contract will see DHL operate two specialist fleets, with transport planning and execution managed through its Connected Control Tower in Tamworth. This provides real-time visibility of consignments in transit, optimised route planning and rapid response for urgent movements. Same-day deliveries will be available to support time-critical repairs and keep trains in service.
Siemens Mobility will also benefit from enhanced data and inventory visibility through DHL’s MySupplyChain platform, giving clearer oversight of parts flows and improving resilience across the supply chain.
Wayne Jay, VP operations at DHL Supply Chain UK & Ireland (pictured right), said the contract demonstrates how sustainability and operational performance can go hand in hand. “By combining our Connected Control Tower with a fully HVO-powered fleet, we’re delivering a transport operation that’s fast, reliable and significantly lower carbon. This is exactly the kind of future-focused solution our customers are looking for.”
Sambit Banerjee (left), joint chief executive of Siemens Mobility UK&I, added: “This partnership strengthens the delivery of materials to our train fleets while supporting our ambition to reduce the carbon footprint of our logistics operations. It’s a practical step forward in keeping passengers moving more sustainably.”
