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Aug 29, 2018 11:20 JST
Source:
Deutsche Post DHL Group
DHL eCommerce goes green in Malaysia and Vietnam
- Rolls out fleet of electric motorbikes as part of Deutsche Post DHL Group's commitment to Zero Emissions by 2050
- By the year 2050, DPDHL will operate 70% of its own first and last mile services with clean pick-up and delivery solutions
SINGAPORE, Aug 29, 2018 - (Media OutReach) - DHL eCommerce, a division of the world's leading logistics company, Deutsche Post DHL Group (DPDHL), has rolled out a fleet of electric vehicles in Malaysia and Vietnam as part of its domestic delivery network and in line with the Group's commitment to Zero Emissions by 2050. As part of the commitment to reduce all logistics-related emissions to nett zero by the year 2050, DPDHL announced that it will operate 70% of its own first and last mile services with clean pick-up and delivery solutions.
DHL eCommerce goes green in Malaysia and Vietnam
"In parallel with the continued growth in e-commerce, we expect a strong demand for deliveries and we recognize the need for sustainable delivery solutions. As part of DPDHL's commitment to Zero Emissions by 2050, our fleet of electric vehicles will provide greener deliveries and we are committed to steadily and consciously increasing our fleet of electric vehicles in our domestic delivery network," said Kiattichai Pitpreecha, Managing Director, Southeast Asia, DHL eCommerce.
The first fleet of electric vehicles are already in use and the plan is to increase the fleet gradually by sunsetting older vehicles and prioritizing 'green and clean' approaches. Delivery hubs in Puchong and Cheras in Malaysia and Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi in Vietnam will be retrofitted with electric charging points with fast charging capabilities.
DHL eCommerce provides nationwide domestic delivery with fully-owned operations in Malaysia and Vietnam to enable e-commerce businesses to deliver to their consumers. The domestic delivery network also includes DHL ServicePoints for drop-off and pick-up with convenient locations to provide greater convenience for sellers and consumers while optimizing delivery for greater efficiency.
"Consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious and are placing greater value on sustainable options when they shop. We are super pleased to be rolling out our electric fleet in Malaysia and Vietnam to support our customers - it is great for us, great for our customers and great for the country," added Kiattichai Pitpreecha, Managing Director, Southeast Asia, DHL eCommerce
In March 2017, DPDHL announced that it will reduce all logistics-related emissions to zero by the year 2050. The Group aims to become the market leader in green logistics and plans to expand its portfolio of green products and services to help customers achieve their own climate protection targets.
DHL - The logistics company for the world
DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our DHL family of divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road, air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With about 360,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and reliably, enabling global trade flows. With specialized solutions for growth markets and industries including technology, life sciences and healthcare, energy, automotive and retail, a proven commitment to corporate responsibility and an unrivalled presence in developing markets, DHL is decisively positioned as "The logistics company for the world".
DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group. The Group generated revenues of more than 60 billion euros in 2017.
Media Contact:
DHL eCommerce
Cheryl Han / Monica Ng
Email:
cheryl.han@dhl.com
/
monica.ng@dhl.com
http://www.dhl.com/en/press.html
Source: Deutsche Post DHL Group
Sectors: Transport & Logistics
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