DSV utilizes renewable diesel for final-mile fleet in London

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From results of short-term trials, transport company DSV said it was evident that the company needed to implement a robust sustainable solution for fuel usage. 

This has driven the initiative to transfer the entire 40-vehicle final-mile fleet based in London from diesel to renewable diesel, also known as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO).

DSV has installed an HVO fuel bunker at its Purfleet site, holding 30,000 liters (7,925 gallons) of HVO.

The final-mile fleet operates in the London area and covers approximately 2 million miles per year. 

Congestion and average speed zones in London play a major factor in the impact of CO2 emissions.

Congestion can often be far more severe than elsewhere in the U.K. 

Implementing the use of HVO fuel in this area was the most effective solution, contributing up to a 90 percent reduction in CO2 emissions while providing the same quality and service.

DSV said the major benefit to its customers is that costs remain neutral.

DSV is trialing various sustainability initiatives to undertake the challenge of decarbonization within the logistics industry.

DSV remains committed to playing a crucial role in enabling the change that is necessary to reach net-zero emissions in the logistics sector by setting clear goals in line with the Paris Convention 2030.

Trialing programs include:

• The use of alternative fuels such as HVO.

• Compressed natural gas (CNG).

• Trialing electric vehicles at various locations.

DSV said it continues on the road to sustainability, evaluating the implementation of HVO with the Mercia Park and Manchester final-mile fleet.

“The results of sustainability trials highlight the strides we are making towards DSV reducing our environmental impact while complying with the cleaner-energy alternatives outlined on our decarbonization roadmap,” said John Hawksworth, DSV’s senior director of domestic operations. “DSV is in a great place to achieve our carbon-reduction targets in the coming years. The potential reductions in net greenhouse-gas emissions demonstrate how effective HVO fuel can be for driving sustainability within our operations. This unique deployment and implementation of alternative-fuel technologies in our operation is also a leap forward for our customers on their sustainability journey.”

DSV said its green-logistics services are designed to help customers gain visibility over carbon emissions in their subcontracted transport and logistics and design decarbonization strategies that fit their specific needs and CO2-reduction targets.

As a leading logistics provider, DSV noted it is committed to reducing the adverse impact of its own operations (scope 1, 2 and 3) on the environment wherever possible.