DHL eCommerce UK expands alternative fuel fleet with 30 new Bio-LNG-powered trucks

DHL eCommerce UK has doubled its fleet of liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered vehicles with the introduction of 30 new Volvo FM trucks, increasing the total to 60. The new fleet will be distributed across key sites in Coventry, Leicester, Birmingham and Milton Keynes, and operate on routes throughout the UK. These trucks will replace diesel vehicles, contributing to a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).

Each LNG truck has a range of up to 400 miles and emits up to 80% less GHG emissions compared to a traditional diesel truck when fueled with Bio-LNG. The expanded fleet is projected to reduce annual GHG emissions by more than 1,000 metric tons of CO2e – as part of DHL’s overall decarbonisation strategy.

To support the expanded LNG fleet, DHL eCommerce UK is investing in additional refueling infrastructure, including a secondary Bio-LNG tank at its new state-of-the-art hub in Coventry. The site will serve as a critical hub for DHL’s growing low-GHG-emissions operations in the Midlands and beyond. In parallel, the company is piloting a fully electric tractor unit, reflecting its commitment to adopting a diverse range of alternative fuel technologies in the transition to cleaner transport.

Stuart Hill, CEO, DHL eCommerce, UK says: “We’re delighted to expand our fleet with lower GHG emission vehicles and take diesel trucks off the roads. As a business, we are committed to being at the forefront of sustainable logistics so we will continue to make the necessary investments to reduce our GHG emissions footprint as we work towards our sustainability targets.”

This fleet investment forms part of DHL Group’s global sustainability strategy, which includes a commitment to reduce GHG emissions to net-zero by 2050. Cleaner transport – through alternative fuels, electrification, and innovation – is a core pillar of that approach.