In partnership with freight forwarder and haulier Allied Transport Company, Emirates SkyCargo will add five hydrogen-powered trucks to its fleet by the first quarter of 2026 as it seeks to improve the environmental performance of its ground operations.
The carrier’s existing fleet of over 60 trucks link Dubai World Central and Dubai International Airport as well as serving the wider domestic region. The new hydrogen-powered trucks will have a capacity of 28 tonnes – the same as SkyCargo’s current diesel-powered vehicles – and will emit substantially less CO2. They have a range of up to 700 km on a full tank and will refuel at two stations in Dubai. In addition, the new vehicles are tractor units that are compatible with a variety of trailers, enabling them to accommodate various types of cargo.
Badr Abbas, divisional senior vice president at Emirates SkyCargo, said: “The deployment of hydrogen-powered trucks into our fleet marks an exciting development in our strategy to reduce emissions in our ground operations. We will continue to explore more ways to
integrate alternative fuels and technologies and scale up efforts that mitigate our environmental footprint without compromising on the high standards of service our customers expect.”
Ali Bin Beyat, chief executive of Allied Transport Company, said: “Through our extensive research, we are confident that achieving significantly reduced emissions is possible with hydrogen trucks, without relying on conventional power sources. In partnership with Emirates SkyCargo, we are introducing hydrogen-powered trucks across UAE – especially in Dubai – to support a cleaner and sustainable logistics future. This initiative aligns with Emirates SkyCargo’s sustainability goals and supports the UAE’s vision for a greener future.”
