DHL EXPRESS INTRODUCES "ECANTER" ELECTRIC TRUCK IN JAPAN TO LOWER CARBON EMISSIONS

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider, has introduced two electric trucks that emit no CO2 or pollutants, as part of the company’s efforts to combat climate change. This is part of DHL Express Japan’s plan to introduce up to 10 electric trucks this year.

Manufactured by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation, DHL Express will use the eCanter electric trucks for pickup and delivery in Kyoto and Yashio of Shinagawa, Tokyo, which is home to many factories and warehouses.

Tony Khan, President and Representative Director of DHL Express Japan said, “Tackling climate change is vital to the sustainable growth of companies and is an important mission especially for the logistics industry. We plan to introduce up to 10 electric trucks this year, reinforcing our commitment to reducing carbon emissions to fulfill our responsibility as a global leader in the industry.”

Deutsche Post DHL Group aims for zero emissions logistics by 2050. It is actively introducing green initiatives such as the addition of electric vehicles and the building of carbon-neutral facilities worldwide. As part of its de-carbonization roadmap to realize Mission 2050, the Group announced a €7 billion investment in clean operations, including the electrification of 60% of its last-mile delivery fleet by 2030. The Group has already introduced 21,400 e-vehicles worldwide. Since the introduction of an electric light cargo vehicle in 2014 in Japan, DHL has accelerated the electrification of its delivery fleet, including introducing three electric tricycles, four electric light vehicles, and 10 electric motorcycles in 2021.

DHL's de-carbonization roadmap by 2030 includes converting 30% of its aviation fuel to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), carbon neutralization of new facilities (e.g. with systems that reduce carbon emissions through the use of renewable energy), offering a greener product portfolio. “DHL GoGreen”, a service implemented in Japan in 2009 that aims to help customers identify emission friendly solutions, is currently available in countries worldwide. In Japan, the usage of “DHL GoGreen” has seen rapid growth in recent years, with the number of customers opting for this service more than doubled in the last two years.