DHL Express introduces sustainable plan for U.S. aviation operations

DHL Express, the world's leading provider of international express shipping services, unveiled its first, innovative mobile charging cart at the International Ground Support Equipment Expo in Las Vegas.

DHL Express will be the first international express package carrier to implement mobile charging carts at select U.S. airport facilities, which will reduce carbon emissions (C02) by nearly 800 tonnes per year, says an official release.

DHL Express has invested nearly $10 million in the sustainability initiative, the release added. "Using a state-of-the-art cart which serves as a mobile charging platform for battery-powered ground support equipment (eGSE), the initiative addresses the charging demands that current airport infrastructures cannot meet. DHL will replace older combustion-powered equipment with newly purchased eGSE including K-loaders, pushback tractors, belt loaders, baggage tugs and ground power units (GPU), which will all be charged by the new mobile unit."

Greg Hewitt, CEO, DHL Express, U.S. says: "Mobile charging technology is a significant step forward in DHL's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and meeting ambitious sustainability goals in the coming years. We're looking at ways to be more sustainable and environmentally conscious across all aspects of our operation."

The DHL Express operation at San Diego International Airport will be the first to roll out the charging cart equipment in October 2023. The equipment will later be introduced to three major airports where DHL Express has aviation operations: John F. Kennedy International Airport, Los Angeles International Airport and San Francisco International Airport, the release added.

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