DHL making strides on sustainable last-mile delivery
DHL making strides on sustainable last-mile delivery
DHL Express has announced the roll-out of 270 new electric vans in the UK , which will take to roads across the country as part of its lastmile fleet . By 2030 , the business is committed to a 100 % electric UK-wide courier fleet . The 270 vans will enter operation between May and September , servicing 30 locations , including : London , Manchester , Leeds , Birmingham , Bristol , Southampton , Liverpool , Sheffield , Edinburgh , and Glasgow .
The zero-emissions Ford E Transits have a range of 140 miles and a payload of approximately 1000kg , similar to the diesel vans being replaced .
DHL is also developing infrastructure to support the electric vehicle ( EV ) roll-out . In addition to stand-alone charging points across the company ’ s network , it now operates 10 fully integrated EV-ready sites , with 13 more planned later this year .
The integrated charging infrastructure is scalable to allow for extra EVs as its fleet grows .
Deutsche Post DHL Group , meanwhile , plans to have 80,000 EVs on the road and 60 % of last-mile delivery electrified by 2030 . shippers to create new experiences around local fulfilment for consumers .
VF : Logistics companies have to meet higher order quantities , while coping with rising operation costs and workforce shortages .
For many , this means optimising operations . Cloud-based management software gives businesses eyes across their processes . Accuracy is so important . It means no lost stock , better use of resources , and fewer returns . Logistics companies are also increasing operating times and putting
70 July 2022