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Emissions-free parcel deliveries: DPD in
Germany using new-generation electric
vehicles in Nuremberg
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Since the end of 2000 DPD has delivered more than 1.5 million
parcels with electric vehicles in Nuremberg
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Investment in environmentally friendly technologies an important
component of DPD's carbon-neutral parcel shipping
Aschaffenburg, 18 September 2013 – ISOLDE is starting on its next
phase: in Nuremberg the international parcel and express service
provider is now operating with new electric vehicles. This will enable
DPD to ensure emissions-free parcel deliveries in the centre of the
Bavarian city in future, too. Since the end of 2000 DPD has, within the
framework of the ISOLDE inner-city logistics concept, already delivered
more than 1.5 million parcels in an environmentally friendly way.
Compared to parcel deliveries by conventional vehicles the use of electric
vehicles in Nuremberg has so far saved up to 68 tonnes of CO2, and pollution
from particulates has also been reduced. "Since the very first day delivering
parcels with electric vehicles has proved its value. With these two newgeneration vehicles we will be able to provide sustainable parcel deliveries in
the future, too", explains Jürgen Nutz, manager of the DPD depot in
Nuremberg. The first new model is already on the road, while the second
electric vehicle will follow in the course of the year. Charging the new vehicles
is much simpler than was the case with the previous models. In contrast to
their high-voltage powered predecessors they have a 220V connection.
Private consignees and retailers also benefit from ISOLDE: whereas
conventional delivery vehicles can only operate in Nuremberg's pedestrian
precinct until 10:30 in the morning, there are no restrictions on delivering and
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picking up parcels with DPD's electric vehicles. "This enables us to adapt our
services to the requirements of our customers even better", adds Mr Nutz.
Investment in parcel delivery which conserves the climate
ISOLDE is only one of a number of projects with which DPD is reducing
emissions of harmful greenhouse gases during parcel delivery operations. For
example, in the Stuttgart conurbation and in Hamburg DPD operates seven
battery-driven transporters for the delivery of parcels. In the Hanseatic city
DPD is also experimenting with transport bicycles. "The use of delivery
vehicles which conserve the climate for parcel deliveries is an important
component of our CO2-neutral parcel shipping. Today DPD is already
providing CO2-neutral transport for all parcels within Germany and on 15 more
European markets", confirms Gerd Seber, Sustainable Development Manager
at DPD.
Background information:
Nuremberg city logistics concept ISOLDE
ISOLDE ("inner-city service with optimised logistical services for retailers"), the
Nuremberg city logistics concept, was launched in 1997 with the aim of
decreasing the impact of delivery vehicles on the city centre and reducing
exhaust emissions. It was initiated as a model project involving the state of
Bavaria, the city of Nuremberg and a number of CEP service providers and
freight forwarders. After the end of the pilot phase DPD was the only one of
the initiating parties to continue with the concept in cooperation with a local
DPD system partner, and has been making deliveries with two electric
vehicles in the city's pedestrian precinct since the end of 2000.
Carbon-neutral parcel shipping
DPD is the first company in the logistics industry to commit itself to providing
CO2-neutral shipping for all parcels – and to do so without additional cost to
the customer. Carbon-neutral parcel shipping was initially applied within DPD's
six most important markets, and was then extended to ten further European
markets in July 2013. DPD's CO2-neutral shipping is based on three different
operations: measuring CO2 emissions, reducing the company's own CO2
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emissions, and offsetting all unavoidable CO2 emissions by the purchase of
certified emissions credits. For more information: www.dpd.de/totalzero
Photo: Since the end of 2000 DPD has delivered more than 1.5 million parcels in
Nuremberg's pedestrian precinct entirely free from emissions. DPD is now operating
with a new generation of electric vehicles in the heart of the Bavarian city.
Photo available in print quality at
http://www.dpd.com/de/Home/Ueber-DPD/Presse-Center/Pressemitteilungen
About DPD
With the shipment of 2.5 million parcels a day DPD is a leading international provider of
parcel and express services. The company has the most efficient road network in
Europe and delivers to 230 countries worldwide. Customers can choose services from
an extensive product range of national and international parcel and express services for
business and home deliveries. A workforce of 24,000 and 18,000 vehicles operate at
more than 800 locations. The majority shareholder in DPD with 83.32 % shareholding is
the GeoPost Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of French Groupe La Poste. With a
consolidated turnover of 4.026 billion euros in the year 2012 GeoPost is currently
Europe's second-largest provider of express parcel services.
Press contact:
DPD Dynamic Parcel Distribution GmbH & Co. KG
Frank Vergien
PR Manager
Wailandtstraße 1
63741 Aschaffenburg
Phone: +49 6021 843-120