DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, has expanded its fleet of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in the Philippines, as part of Deutsche Post DHL Group‘s global target of running 60% of its vehicles in pick-up and delivery electrically by 2030. The EVs will strengthen the Group’s portfolio dedicated to EV logistics and increase the pace of decarbonization. The new batch of 18 EVs includes 13 vans and five motorcycles.
The new vans are manufactured by BYD (Build Your Dreams), and can travel up to 250 kilometers on a full charge, carrying up to 3.5 cubic meters of load. Meanwhile, motorcycles are manufactured by Ecooter. They can travel up to 140 km on a full charge and carry up to 0.12 cubic meters of load.
These new vehicles will deliver shipments in Metro Manila cities such as Makati, Ortigas, Manila, and Las Piñas, as well as routes in Laguna and Clark, Pampanga.
“As a global leader in the logistics industry, we have an important responsibility in ensuring that we promote environment-friendly operations,” said Nigel Lockett, Country Manager of DHL Express Philippines. “This new batch of electric vehicles furthers our journey towards greener logistics, powering a brighter and more sustainable future for our country, our customers, and our people.”
“This is another milestone in sustainability for our operations here in the Philippines, and we will continue our efforts as pioneers in the market,” added Promod George, Senior Director of Operations at DHL Express Philippines. “In 2023, our goal is to convert 25% of our fleet to run on sustainable energy, which will further reduce our carbon emissions and lower our operating costs.”
Sustainability efforts have also begun at DHL Express Philippines’ facilities, with the recent launch of the new Ortigas Service Center equipped with solar panels, LED lights, and battery-operated forklifts.
The Deutsche Post DHL Group has earmarked a total of EUR 7 billion until 2023 in CO2 reduction measures, including the expansion of its zero-emission e-vehicle fleet.