DHL Global Forwarding has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Hyperview Saudi, a leader in hydrogen mobility, to pilot hydrogen-powered trucks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This collaboration marks a significant step toward decarbonizing road freight in the region and accelerating sustainable logistics innovation in support of Saudi Vision 2030.
The MoU outlines a three-month Proof of Concept (PoC) that will deploy the HTO2.1 hydrogen-powered truck model in Jubail. Fully funded by DHL Global Forwarding, the pilot aims to evaluate the vehicle’s operational performance, cost-efficiency, and emissions reduction potential under real-world conditions.
DHL Global Forwarding currently operates a fleet of more than 700 rental vehicles in Saudi Arabia and is actively evaluating hydrogen as a viable long-term alternative to conventional fuels. The pilot, featuring a truck engineered to meet DHL’s specific operational needs, will also assess the feasibility of local hydrogen refueling infrastructure and gather key environmental and economic data to support scalable hydrogen adoption in logistics.