The Hague, 26 March 2026 – Today, PostNL has put its 2,000th electric delivery van for parcel delivery into operation at its parcel sorting centre in Den Hoorn. This marks an important milestone on the path towards the ambition to deliver all letters and parcels emission-free in the last mile by 2030 and to operate fully climate neutral by 2040. The electrification of the fleet began step by step in 2018 and has now become part of daily operations across the entire parcels network. Currently, 2,000 of the approximately 4,500 daily delivery routes are carried out using the electric vans. The 2,000th electric van helps to further improve air quality and liveability in cities and towns.
This milestone coincides with the Week of the Circular Economy, during which organisations showcase how they contribute to a more sustainable and future-proof system. “With our 2,000th electric delivery van, our climate ambitions are visible on the streets every day,” says Selma Postma, Managing Director E-commerce at PostNL. “In this way, we reduce emissions, improve air quality in local communities, and continue to make step-by-step progress towards more sustainable delivery for everyone.” The introduction of the electric vans follows two recent international recognitions of PostNL’s sustainability policy. Earlier this year, PostNL once again received an A score from CDP, an organisation that assesses companies on their climate efforts and transparency. In addition, PostNL has been ranked as the world’s most sustainable logistics e-commerce company according to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI).
For the past year, PostNL has been delivering emission-free in 27 inner cities. The range of electric vans has increased significantly in recent years due to technological developments. As a result, these vehicles can be deployed more widely within the network, and new vans are now replacing the first generation. To enable the continued growth of the electric fleet, PostNL is also investing in charging infrastructure and smart energy solutions, including software for dynamic charging schedules for electric vans. Charging hubs have been installed at several sorting centres, and at the sorting centre in Alphen aan den Rijn an innovative battery storage system is in use. This battery stores locally generated solar energy to charge electric vehicles during the evening and night, while also helping to relieve pressure on the electricity grid.
Image: deliverer with delivery van
Image: delivery van in the street
