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DHL Summit Solutions acquired 23 electric vehicles and 22 prime movers, reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainable transport
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and in support of DHL Group’s global goal of increasing the share of EVs in its first- and last-mile delivery fleet to over 66% by 2030 and achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
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The new EV fleet provides a unique operational advantage, with the vehicles being able operate during cargo truck-ban hours in major city centers
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DSSI is also setting up an integrated and connected transport ecosystem via DHL’s Connected Control Tower system, which creates visibility and optimizes transport flows
DHL Summit Solutions, Inc. (DSSI), the joint venture between DHL Supply Chain Asia Pacific and JG Summit Holdings, Inc., has acquired 23 electric vehicles (EVs) and 22 prime movers, marking a major milestone in its sustainability journey.
Launched on November 26, the investment reinforces DSSI’s commitment to sustainable transport and operational excellence in support of the DHL Group’s global goal of increasing the share of EVs in its first- and last-mile delivery fleet to over 66% by 2030 and achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
“This milestone reflects the strong partnership between DHL Supply Chain and JG Summit Holdings, Inc., and our shared ambition to build a cleaner and more efficient transport network for the Philippines,” DHL Supply Chain Southeast Asia and DSSI interim managing director Edwin Wong said in a statement.
“Through DSSI, we are stepping up our decarbonization efforts with larger EV fleets, smarter routing and emission reduced transport solutions. The launch of this new fleet in the Philippines is another important step in that journey. It raises the bar for sustainable logistics in the country while strengthening our ability to support customers with reliable and future-ready transport services,” Wong added.
For his part, JG Summit chief resource officer Alan Surposa, said: “Our collaboration with DHL Supply Chain through DSSI reflects JG Summit’s commitment to building a logistics network that is both efficient and environmentally responsible. By investing in EVs and advanced technologies, we are helping shape a cleaner, smart future for the Philippines.”
The new fleet reflects DSSI’s two-pronged approach to sustainable transport – lower emissions by deploying zero tailpipe-emission EVs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and contribute to better air quality in urban centers; and higher efficiency by utilizing advanced prime movers equipped with smart systems to optimize routing and load planning, enabling fewer trucks to move more goods with greater efficiency.
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DHL Supply Chain Southeast Asia vice president for transport Warren Bodley said the rollout of the new fleet is also about giving drivers and operations teams the tools to work smarter and safer.
“The new EVs and prime movers come with advanced safety features, better driving comfort and real-time data systems that help them perform their best every day. This is how we build a transport network that is cleaner, more connected and ready for the future,” added Bodley.
In addition to reducing emissions, DSSI said its new fleet provides a unique operational advantage as EVs can operate during cargo truck-ban hours in major city centers, giving DSSI more flexibility in meeting time-sensitive delivery windows in restricted urban areas.
The truck ban is typically in effect from 6 am to 10 am and 5 pm to 10 pm, excluding Sunday and holidays in certain zones.
Beyond the fleet investment, DSSI said it is creating an integrated and connected transport ecosystem via DHL’s Connected Control Tower (CCT) system.
CCT creates visibility and optimizes transport flows by centralizing management activities while overseeing every step of the process–from order receipt to shipment delivery–for more efficient, automated, and transparent operations. With real-time visibility, predictive maintenance, and data-driven scheduling enabled by digital platforms, the fleet achieves higher utilization, reduced downtime, and improved reliability, DSSI noted.
Formed in 2019, DSSI provides domestic transportation, logistics, warehousing and distribution services across the Philippines.
