Riyadh - Sharikat Mubasher: Hyperview Saudi, a leader in hydrogen mobility, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with DHL Global Forwarding, the leading international provider of air, ocean, and road freight services, to pilot hydrogen-powered trucks in Saudi Arabia.
The MoU outlines a three-month proof of concept (PoC) to deploy the HTO2.1 hydrogen-powered truck model in Jubail, the company announced in a press release yesterday.
This collaboration represents a pivotal step toward decarbonizing road freight in the region and accelerating sustainable logistics innovation, in alignment with Vision 2030.
The pilot, fully funded by DHL Global Forwarding, aims to evaluate the vehicle’s operational performance, cost-efficiency, and emissions reduction potential under real-world conditions.
The HTO2.1 model is designed for long-haul operations and equipped with Level 4 intelligent driving capabilities and a full suite of advanced sensors, including lidar, radar, and cameras.
In Saudi Arabia, the truck will operate on designated logistics routes in Jubail, allowing DHL to evaluate performance in high-temperature, high-demand transport environments.
Commenting on this collaboration, Sue Donoghue, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding in Saudi Arabia, said: “This pilot reflects DHL’s commitment to redefining logistics through sustainable innovation. As we pursue our journey toward net-zero emissions logistics, we are exploring and piloting various alternative drive and fuel solutions worldwide.”
For his part, Feilong Liu, CEO of Hyperview, stated that the partnership with DHL allows the company to demonstrate how technology-driven logistics can advance national climate objectives. “Through this Proof of Concept, we aim to validate hydrogen as a commercially viable and environmentally essential solution for freight movement,” he added.
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.
