Due to the NATO summit held in Warsaw from July 7-9, city residents faced traffic disruptions. Meeting the expectations of its customers, DHL Parcel carried out orders during this period using bicycles specially adapted for this purpose.
During the ongoing NATO summit, DHL Parcel couriers were not deterred by closed streets or troublesome traffic jams, as on July 7 and 8, in areas excluded from road traffic, including along Al. Jerozolimskie and the strict city center, they delivered envelope shipments using E-trike bicycles. This solution allowed DHL Parcel couriers to quickly reach the most difficult-to-access areas of the city.
DHL’s two-wheelers reach a maximum speed of 25 km/h thanks to the use of a built-in electric motor. Using its power, they can travel up to 80 km with a maximum load capacity of up to 180 kg. There is no need to worry about the effectiveness of using this type of vehicle; it has already been tested in the German branch of DHL. However, DHL Parcel does not intend to stop at a single action involving two-wheelers. The bicycles will also be used in the future in situations where city traffic is restricted for any reason. In such cases, they will perform much better than the traditional fleet.
– We are a company that operates flexibly, reacting efficiently to every situation. We are able to adapt to the changing expectations and needs of customers, as evidenced by the use of bicycles during the NATO summit – comments Agnieszka Świerszcz, Director of Operations at DHL Parcel.
Another event during which DHL Parcel will use E-trikes will be the upcoming World Youth Day in Krakow, taking place between July 27 and 31.