DHL Express is expanding its GoGreen Plus service to include road transport provided under the DDI (Day Definite International) service. This international door-to-door solution, which allows for precise delivery day scheduling within the European road network, is now available with a lower carbon footprint.
DDI is a response to the needs of companies that expect predictability, security, and cost optimization. Extending this service with GoGreen Plus allows for further CO₂ emission reductions without the need for customers to change their logistics processes. A key element of the solution is the use of renewable HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) fuel, which significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions in road transport compared to traditional diesel. This enables companies to combine operational efficiency with the achievement of environmental goals.
Road transport within the DDI framework covers almost the entire Europe, with delivery times typically ranging from 48 to 72 hours. The network expansion has recently included new destinations such as Turkey, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and North Macedonia, increasing service availability for customers in the region. Data from DHL Express shows that the solution is primarily used by companies in sectors such as technology, apparel, and FMCG, particularly on routes between Poland and Germany, Poland and France, Poland and the UK, and Poland and Italy. The service’s share in the order structure in 2025 was 15.9%, confirming the continued interest of consumers in more sustainable forms of transport.
The development of road transport, including the area of goods requiring special handling, is a natural response to the changing needs of customers and the market. Today, companies expect not only speed but also, particularly in relation to European supply chains, the ability to handle larger volumes while maintaining flexibility and ensuring the safety of transported goods. Extending the service with the GoGreen Plus solution allows us to further support our customers in reducing CO₂ emissions, offering a more sustainable, yet stable and scalable solution for increasingly demanding logistics operations.
– says Tomasz Buraś, CEO of DHL Express Poland.
Larger shipments, greater environmental impact
The expansion of GoGreen Plus to the DDI service is of particular importance in the context of larger and heavier shipments, which are often carried out in a road model. DHL Express handles both standard parcels and compact, heavier loads such as engine parts, ultrasound heads, or machine components, as well as shipments weighing up to several tons.
Shipment weight is one of the key factors affecting the environmental efficiency of transport. Consolidating cargo and executing larger shipments in a day-definite model allows for better utilization of resources and fuel, which directly translates into lower CO₂ emissions.
In practice, this means that companies operating on larger volumes can achieve measurable environmental results faster. Combining the use of HVO fuel with transport optimization is one of the simplest and most effective ways to achieve ESG goals in logistics.
Source: DHL Express (Poland) Sp. z o.o.