DHL Express expands electric van fleet in Indonesia
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Leading international express service provider DHL Express has geared up to electrify its last-mile delivery fleet with the deployment of 24 electric vans in Jakarta and Bandung.
The introduction of the new e-vans, which are expected to cut 177 tonnes of annual carbon emissions, underscores the company’s commitment to more sustainable operations and contributing to climate protection.
The new electric vehicles will join the existing fleet which includes four electric vans and six electric bikes serving areas in Jakarta and Surabaya.
Ahmad Mohamad, Senior Technical Advisor, DHL Express Indonesia, said the plan is to transition the company fleet to electric vehicles and make them available in other Indonesian cities. The company will also invest in other low-carbon solutions, such as e-trucks and solar panels for facilities in Indonesia.
As announced in its Sustainability Roadmap, Deutsche Post DHL Group will invest 7 billion euros until 2030 in CO2 reduction measures. This includes electrifying 60 percent of the last-mile delivery fleet across the Group.
Questions & Answers
Q.How many electric vans has DHL Express newly introduced in Indonesia?
How many electric vans has DHL Express newly introduced in Indonesia?
DHL Express has recently deployed 24 new electric vans in Jakarta and Bandung. These vehicles are intended to electrify the company's last-mile delivery fleet in those cities.
Q.What carbon emission reduction is expected from the new electric vans in Indonesia?
What carbon emission reduction is expected from the new electric vans in Indonesia?
The introduction of the new electric vans in Jakarta and Bandung is expected to reduce annual carbon emissions by 177 tonnes. This contributes to DHL Express's goal of more sustainable operations.
Q.Which other low-carbon solutions is DHL Express planning to invest in for Indonesia?
Which other low-carbon solutions is DHL Express planning to invest in for Indonesia?
Beyond electric vans, DHL Express plans to invest in e-trucks and solar panels for its facilities across Indonesia. This is part of a broader strategy for transitioning its fleet and operations.
Q.What is the global target for electrifying last-mile delivery fleets for Deutsche Post DHL Group?
What is the global target for electrifying last-mile delivery fleets for Deutsche Post DHL Group?
Deutsche Post DHL Group aims to electrify 60 percent of its last-mile delivery fleet across the entire group. This is part of a 7 billion euro investment in CO2 reduction measures by 2030.
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