DHL eCommerce goes green in Malaysia and Vietnam

August 28, 2018 - 08:05
DHL eCommerce goes green in Malaysia and Vietnam

  • Rolls outfleet of electric motorbikes as part of Deutsche Post DHL Group'scommitment to Zero Emissions by 2050
  • By the year 2050, DPDHL will operate 70% of its ownfirst and last mile services with clean pick-up and delivery solutions

 

SINGAPORE  - Media OutReach - 29 August 2018 - DHL eCommerce, a division of the world'sleading logistics company, Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL), has rolled out afleet of electric vehicles in Malaysia and Vietnam as part of its domesticdelivery network and in line with the Group's commitment to Zero Emissions by2050. As part of the commitment to reduce all logistics-related emissions tonett zero by the year 2050, DPDHL announced that it will operate 70% of its ownfirst and last mile services with clean pick-up and delivery solutions.



DHL eCommerce goes green in Malaysia and Vietnam

 

"In parallel with the continuedgrowth in e-commerce, we expect a strong demand for deliveries and we recognizethe need for sustainable delivery solutions. As part of DPDHL's commitment toZero Emissions by 2050, our fleet of electric vehicles will provide greenerdeliveries and we are committed to steadily and consciously increasing ourfleet of electric vehicles in our domestic delivery network." said KiattichaiPitpreecha, Managing Director, Southeast Asia, DHL eCommerce.

 

The first fleet of electric vehiclesare already in use and the plan is to increase the fleet gradually by sunsettingolder vehicles and prioritizing 'green and clean' approaches. Delivery hubs inPuchong and Cheras in Malaysia and Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi in Vietnam will beretrofitted with electric charging points with fast charging capabilities.

 

DHL eCommerce providesnationwide domestic delivery with fully-owned operations in Malaysia andVietnam to enable e-commerce businesses to deliver to their consumers. Thedomestic delivery network also includes DHL ServicePoints for drop-off andpick-up with convenient locations to provide greater convenience for sellersand consumers while optimizing delivery for greater efficiency.

 

"Consumers are becoming moreenvironmentally conscious and are placing greater value on sustainable optionswhen they shop. We are super pleased to be rolling out our electric fleet inMalaysia and Vietnam to support our customers -- it is great for us, great forour customers and great for the country." added Kiattichai Pitpreecha, ManagingDirector, Southeast Asia, DHL eCommerce

 

In March 2017, DPDHL announced that it will reduce alllogistics-related emissions to zero by the year 2050. The Group aims to becomethe market leader in green logistics and plans to expand its portfolio of greenproducts and services to help customers achieve their own climate protectiontargets.

 

DHL -- The logisticscompany for the world

 

DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL familyof divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging fromnational and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillmentsolutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrialsupply chain management. With about 360,000 employees in more than 220countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businessessecurely and reliably, enabling global trade flows. With specialized solutionsfor growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences andhealthcare, energy, automotive and retail, a proven commitment to corporateresponsibility and an unrivalled presence in developing markets, DHL isdecisively positioned as "The logistics company for the world".

 

DHL is part ofDeutsche Post DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 60 billioneuros in 2017.



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