Dutch postal and parcel service PostNL said it now completes 30% of its last-mile deliveries without emissions, surpassing local legal requirements.
The company delivers entirely emission-free in 27 city centres, almost double the 14 municipalities where zero-emission operations are mandated. In Amsterdam, PostNL recently expanded its coverage to the entire area within the A10 ring road, 3.5 times larger than the city’s official zero-emission zone. Cities without designated zones, including Almere, Breda and Enschede, are also part of the network.
PostNL’s electric fleet covers more than 1.5 million kilometres per month, with deliveries increasingly extending beyond city centres. “Currently, 30% of our last-mile delivery across the Netherlands is emission-free, and that number continues to grow,” said Linde Jansen, CFO at PostNL. “Expanding the number of zero-emission delivery zones is fully aligned with our sustainability ambition.”
The company aims to achieve 100% zero-emission last-mile delivery in the Netherlands and Belgium by 2030, expanding step-by-step while considering local feasibility, charging infrastructure and route planning. PostNL noted that grid congestion poses a growing challenge, with delays in new electricity connections slowing deployment. In Amsterdam, smart charging projects are under way to help balance demand between new housing developments and EV charging stations.