DP World has launched its Low Carbon Truck Programme (LCTP) at its London Gateway and Southampton logistics hubs, offering haulage companies access to lower-emission fuels – a first for the UK logistics industry.
The supply chain solutions provider has partnered with Certas Energy and New Era Fuels to provide hauliers with hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), a renewable fuel with up to 85% lower carbon intensity than traditional diesel.
According to DP World, over 4,000 trucks access London Gateway and Southampton daily. With the new program, the company expects at least 500 trucks to switch to HVO.
The pilot program, which runs until 2027, is open to hauliers regularly moving full import and export containers through DP World’s UK ports. The long-term goal is to create a pathway for heavy goods vehicles to transition to fully electric, zero-emission operation.
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Trucks refueling with HVO at a DP World port, contributing to lower logistics emissions. Photo: DP World |
Trucks refueling with HVO at a DP World port, contributing to lower logistics emissions. Photo: DP World
John Trenchard, DP World’s vice president of sustainable international supply chains, said cargo owners and freight forwarders can significantly reduce their Scope 3 emissions (a concept within the Greenhouse Gas Protocol – GHG Protocol) by choosing hauliers participating in the program. This is a groundbreaking step for the container transport sector.
“We estimate a reduction of over 30,000 tons of CO2 per year if all our transport partners sign up. We hope this early adoption will pave the way for future electrification,” he said.
The program also includes one-day, in-person carbon awareness training to support hauliers and partners in their transition to greener supply chains.
Richard Smith, CEO of the Road Haulage Association (RHA), stated that transport companies are eager to reduce emissions. The association’s recent Net Zero survey revealed that they see low-emission fuels as a crucial intermediate solution on the path to net-zero emissions. “HVO, if sourced appropriately, is the right choice. We welcome DP World’s Low Carbon Truck Program, and the associated training, to support hauliers in this process,” he said.
The program will be funded through the Energy Transition Contribution, applied to all full import containers through DP World’s UK port system.
DP World is a global logistics and supply chain solutions group based in Dubai, operating in over 75 countries with nearly 103,000 employees. The company provides services in seaports, transport, warehousing, e-commerce, and supply chain technology, serving over 190,000 customers. In the UK, DP World manages two major container ports: London Gateway and Southampton, and develops numerous green logistics initiatives to achieve its carbon-neutral goals.
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