DHL adds LNG-truck to its Belgium fleet

Deutsche Post DHL unveiled the two so-called Teardrop trailers as well as one LNG-Truck for the first time in Belgium.

The vehicles will be operated by DHL partner Ninatrans. The aerodynamic form of the teardrop-shaped trailers featuring a curved roof reduces air resistance, cutting fuel consumption by 5 to 10 percent compared to regular heavy-load trucks. The LNG-Truck, which runs on natural gas, in addition supports the green transport solution. The teardrop trailers, built by Don-Bur, and the LNG-truck, built by Iveco, will contribute to the continuous efforts of both DHL and Ninatrans to reduce CO2 emissions.

The group pursues the overall aim to improve CO2 emissions by 30 percent by 2020. In the UK, DHL already deploys more than 1.100 Teardrop trailers, which have been further developed and modified over the years. The LNG-truck has a reach of about 700 km and will refuel at an LNG station in the city of Tilburg. Overall, the use of natural gas will help to reduce consumption and CO2 emissions by 5 to 10 percent.

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Press Release; Image: Deutsche Post DHL