DHL Supply Chain Launches Hydrogen -Powered Trucks in Japan

DHL Supply Chain Launches Hydrogen -Powered Trucks in Japan

DHL Supply Chain, the global logistics leader, is launching a pilot program using fuel cell trucks (“FC trucks”) powered by hydrogen, reinforcing its commitment to more sustainable transportation in Japan. As part of a government-supported project aimed at achieving a decarbonized society(1),  DHL Supply Chain Japan will participate as one of the partner companies, testing the feasibility and environmental benefits of hydrogen-powered trucks. By introducing these next-generation vehicles, DHL Supply Chain Japan aims to significantly reduce the environmental impact of logistics operations.

Jerome Gillet, President & Representative Director, CEO Japan and Korea, DHL Supply Chain said,

We are very proud of becoming the first country in Asia Pacific at DHL Supply Chain to introduce hydrogen-powered FC trucks.

“This pilot aligns directly with DHL Group’s aspiration to be the Green Logistics of Choice, by taking a frontrunner role in deploying low and zero carbon transport solutions. By 2030, 30 percent of our air, maritime and road transport is aimed to run on sustainable fuels. In combination with other projects, such as deploying electric trucks in some service parts logistics operations and our renewable energy partnership at Sagamihara Logistics Center, we are taking tangible steps toward achieving more sustainable logistics that meet the expectations of our customers, partners, and society.”

The FC trucks run on electricity generated from a chemical reaction between hydrogen, stored in high-pressure tanks, and atmospheric oxygen within the fuel cell. With a driving range of approximately 260 kilometers, these vehicles offer both environmental performance and practical utility for commercial use.

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