FedEx Adds Electric Vans To Promote Sustainable Logistics in Malaysia

FedEx Express (FedEx) announced the addition of electric vehicles (EVs) to its fleet in Malaysia, following in the footsteps of DHL, which became the first logistics company in Malaysia to use an electric van, the DFSK EC35, as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable logistics.

FedEx Express has successfully onboarded two DFSK EC35 Electric Vans for parcel pick-up and delivery operations in the Klang Valley. These business EVs would help cut carbon footprints and enhance urban air quality. FedEx has also committed to increasing its EV fleet in line with national carbon footprint reduction goals.

Tien-Long Woon, managing director, FedEx Express Malaysia and Thailand comment, "FedEx has been actively promoting the use of EVs as part of its sustainability goal, including the electrification of its fleet. We recognize the benefits of EVs in reducing CO2 emissions and are taking concrete steps to integrate them into our operations.”

DFSK EC35 electric commercial van with a WLTP range of 268KM

He further added that, “Our actions support the Malaysian government's strong commitment to promote EVs to mitigate the effects of climate change and achieve net zero nationally by 2050. With our 30 years of operations in Malaysia, this is an opportunity for us to demonstrate our leadership in the business community and that it is possible and imminent for companies to operate sustainably while delivering high-quality products and services to customers."

FedEx has been actively deploying EVs throughout Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa, with China having the largest fleet. FedEx is also aggressively testing its electric vehicle fleet in India, Thailand, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates to assist meet emissions reduction targets.

FedEx Express has established a target of operating an all-electric global pickup and delivery (PUD) fleet by 2040, which would need the conversion of 50% of its PUD vehicle fleet to electric by 2025 and 100% by 2030.