Messing about on the river

Our partner DHL has launched the first 21st Century riverboat parcel delivery service, which aims to ease congestion and provide a reliable and efficient way of transporting deliveries across the capital.

The riverboat parcel delivery service has been introduced as part of DHL’s commitment to using blended transport modes to improve access to urban areas and is an important step towards exploring the use of the river for small scale freight transport.

“With traffic and poor air quality becoming an increasing problem in urban areas like London, we’re committed to finding a better blend of transport. This new and unique service, combining electric vehicles, riverboat and last-mile bikes creates fast and efficient access across the capital.”
– Ian Wilson, Chief Executive UK&I, DHL Express

Working with our partners, the United Nations and DHL, Freight Brokers are now offsetting 125% of the carbon emissions that our deliveries generate by investing in projects in developing countries around the world. All these projects reduce, avoid or remove greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere.