The one-way distance between DHL Freight logistics terminals is about 150 kilometers. During the test, Volvo and DHL will obtain important experience and information about the setup and operation of appropriate charging infrastructure. The collected insights will help to optimize the proper balance between operating distance, load weight and charging point in daily road freight operation. DHL is working with Volvo Trucks to reduce the ecological footprint, and taking sustainable development as an integral part of the company's strategy.
Our goal is to reduce all logistics-related emissions to zero. An important milestone has been achieved in achieving this goal: compared with 2007, our group's carbon dioxide emission efficiency has increased by 35%. However, in this process, we need innovative technical solutions and strong partnerships. Uwe Brinks, executive officer of DHL Freight, said: "I believe that our strong cooperation with Volvo Truck, one of the world's major truck brands, will support us to achieve ambitious environmental goals in the field of road freight.
Volvo trucks promote the necessary transition to fossil-free transportation by making the transition to electrification as seamless and efficient as possible. This is achieved by considering all aspects of the electrified ecosystem, including charging, route planning, vehicles, services and other support.
The transportation business is changing rapidly. For many of our customers, sustainable development is an increasingly important business advantage. We provide effective transportation solutions to help the rapid transition to non-fossil fuels such as electricity. We have a long-term cooperative relationship with DHL. Their extensive global knowledge in logistics enables us to study the conditions for this technological transformation to adapt to customers' needs and their transportation operations "Said Roger Alm, president of Volvo Trucks.