DHL eCommerce has introduced 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.

According to DHL, the first fleet of electric vehicles is already in use. The plan is to increase the fleet gradually by withdrawing 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.

“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,” said Kiattichai Pitpreecha, managing director of Southeast Asia at DHL eCommerce. “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.”

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 to provide greater convenience for sellers and consumers while optimizing delivery for greater efficiency.

As part of the commitment to reduce all logistics-related emissions to nett zero by the year 2050, the DHL group has said that it will operate 70% of its own first- and last-mile services with clean pick-up and delivery solutions.

“Consumers are becoming more environmentally conscious and are placing greater value on sustainable options when they shop,” said Pitpreecha. “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.”