New electric vehicles strengthen FedEx last-mile operations
FedEx Express Corporation (FedEx) has introduced 14 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electric vehicles (EVs) into its pickup and delivery fleet in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This makes the UAE the first FedEx market in the Middle East to introduce this model of van.
The EVs support daily routes across the Emirates and offer up to three-ton load capacity with an estimated range of up to 380km on a full charge. Collectively, the new EVs are estimated to help avoid around 148MT of carbon dioxide emissions per year.
FedEx is taking a phased approach towards a fully electric global pickup and delivery fleet by 2040. This EV fleet expansion in the UAE strengthens progress toward zero-tailpipe emissions in last-mile operations and reflects how the country is becoming an early mover for future deployments across the region.
Fleet expansion
“Electric vehicles are proving their value across our global operations, and expanding our fleet in the UAE gives us a tangible opportunity to reduce last-mile emissions while supporting reliable delivery performance with the sustained growth of e-commerce,” stated Taarek Hinedi, Vice President Operations and Planning & Engineering, FedEx Middle East, Indian Subcontinent and Africa.
“Mercedes-Benz Vans is proud to collaborate with FedEx on this deployment in the UAE, marking another step forward for electric last-mile logistics in the region,” said Serkan Sarikaya, Head of Vans Middle East and Africa, Mercedes-Benz.
In addition to vehicle electrification, FedEx continues to explore innovative solutions to enhance the sustainability of its operations, including the company’s vision of integrating renewable energy and enhancing facility efficiency.
