FedEx Express (FedEx), asubsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and the world’s largest express transportation company, announced the beginning of electric vehicle (EV) trials in the UAE.
The one-ton electric trucks combine low-energy consumption and high performance.
The all-electric delivery vehicles will be used for parcel pick-up and delivery across strategic
locations in the UAE. The six-month trial represents the debut of zero-tailpipe emissions
vehicles for FedEx in the Middle East and North Africa region and will allow for evaluation of
the vehicles’ operational effectiveness on typical routes while carrying a full load of
packages.
“Our efforts to operate more sustainably apply to all areas throughout our network
and we are continuously innovating to reduce the environmental impact from daily
operations. This first EV trial in the Middle East and North Africa region is a step towards
shaping the future of delivery. It requires identifying the right technology to ensure the
successful integration of electric vehicles into the FedEx Express fleet, and ultimately
enhancing how we support our business, customers, and team members”, said Taarek
Hinedi, vice president of FedEx Express Middle East and Africa operations. “The increasing
popularity of e-commerce means transforming our operations to be more sustainable is more
important than ever”, he added.
Across the broader Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa region, FedEx has deployed
electric vehicles in a number of countries, with the region’s largest EV fleet in China. FedEx
has also introduced EV trials in India, Thailand, and South Africa to help advance emissions
reduction goals.
The trial is part of the efforts to achieve carbon-neutral operations globally by 2040.
Electrifying the entire FedEx Express pick up and delivery fleet is a core element
towards this target. By 2025, FedEx has a goal that 50% of FedEx Express global pick up
and delivery vehicle purchases will be electric, rising to 100% by 2030.
The company’s EV trials are also in line with the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 strategic
initiative, which lays the foundation of environmental sustainbility and climate action as it
prepares to host the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP28.
To learn more about sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives at FedEx, please
visit: https://www.fedex.com/en-us/sustainability.html.
To learn more about the economic impact of FedEx in the UAE and around the world,
visit fedex.com/economicimpact.
