Logistics and ferry operator DFDS has introduced ten heavy-duty electric trucks in the UK to expand low-emission transport in East and Northwest England and in Ireland. The deployment is part of DFDS’s strategy to grow its fleet of electric vehicles across Europe, where it operates 115 electric trucks, with 110 more scheduled for delivery to support companies “that want to decarbonise their supply chains.”
The new UK-based lorries join DFDS’s European electric fleet, which covers Sweden, Denmark, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.
During the first six months of 2024, DFDS’s electric trucks drove over 1.2 million miles, reducing CO2e emissions by 2,112 tonnes.
“We are committed to supporting companies looking to decarbonise their supply chains,” said Allan Bell, Vice President and head of DFDS Logistics in the UK and Ireland, while noting the “substantial” interest from UK companies in sustainable transport solutions.
Bell also emphasised the need for “working together across sectors” to address infrastructure challenges and scale low-emission transport.
In the UK, DFDS is a partner in the Zero Emission Northern (ZEN) Freight consortium, which aims to expedite the decarbonisation of heavy goods vehicles. This consortium is working on establishing a network of hydrogen refuelling and electric charging stations to facilitate the transition to zero-emission logistics.
As part of its groupwide sustainability targets, DFDS aims to electrify at least 25% of its truck fleet by 2030. The company is collaborating with energy partners to expand charging infrastructure in various regions, including Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands.