Global logistics leader secures truck
reservations as part of Embark’s Partner Development Program,
becoming first carrier with capabilities across all modes to
reserve access to the Embark Driver software
Embark Trucks, Inc., a leading developer of autonomous
technology for the trucking industry, today announced that DHL
Supply Chain, the North American contract logistics leader within
Deutsche Post DHL, is a member of the Partner Development Program
(PDP) and is part of the initial cohort that participated in
Embark’s ongoing reservation program, which counts over 14,200
reservations to date. DHL plans to deploy these autonomous trucks
within its operations upon commercial launch of the Embark Driver
software in 2024.
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DHL brings unique insight to the PDP, with extensive and global
expertise across all modes, and a history of implementing
innovative technologies to improve operational efficiency and solve
supply chain challenges. Within the PDP, DHL and Embark conducted a
detailed network analysis to begin planning for key factors in
deployment, such as determining which lanes to prioritize, where
delivery times could be accelerated, and calculating truck volume
needs, among other considerations. This detailed planning by DHL
and Embark is intended to ensure that DHL is able to derive maximum
value from autonomous trucks once they are commercially
deployed.
"We are excited to deepen our partnership with DHL, defining
where and how autonomous trucks can best slot in alongside other
modes of transportation to deliver incremental value to DHL
customers," said Alex Rodrigues, CEO of Embark. "Through the
Partner Development Program, DHL and Embark are methodically
identifying the best-suited lanes and customers for early
deployment, building the groundwork ahead of 2024 commercial
deployment."
As a diversified 4PL with a holistic view of global supply
chains – with FTL, LTL, intermodal, ocean, and air expertise – DHL
represents the perfect early adopter of autonomous truck
technology. DHL’s autonomous truck reservations within the PDP arm
the company with a new mode of transportation equipped with a
series of unique operational and strategic advantages. With Embark
Driver-equipped trucks, DHL plans to reap the anticipated speed,
safety, and sustainability benefits of autonomous technology, and
pass them on to its global customer network.
“The logistics industry relies on advanced technology solutions
like automation to adapt to growing demand and increased
expectations around speed,” said Jim Monkmeyer, President,
Transportation, DHL Supply Chain. “DHL joined Embark’s PDP to
prepare for and mold the deployment of autonomous trucks across its
network. We’re thrilled to work together so that our end-customers
can unlock the efficiencies of autonomous freight.”
This latest digitalization investment by DHL is part of a core
component of the company’s “Strategy 2025 – Delivering excellence
in a digital world,” through Globalization, Digitalization,
Sustainability, and E-Commerce. DHL has renewed its commitment to
harness the sustained potential for profitable long-term growth
contained in its core logistics businesses. Furthermore, it will be
stepping up the digital transformation of the Group that is already
underway in all business divisions with a 2 billion euro investment
through 2025.
Embark continues to lead the industry with its bespoke planning
analyses, accounting for a variety of logistical and procedural
hurdles that need to be addressed to ensure seamless operation of
autonomous trucks for partners and customers across the country.
Looking ahead, Embark and DHL plan to work through key questions
such as which DHL facilities to map directly into Embark’s coverage
map to support point-to-point movements, where autonomous trucks
may provide an opportunity to grow total miles traveled, and how to
prepare the broader DHL workforce for this transformation.
This news comes ahead of Embark’s planned merger with Northern
Genesis Acquisition Corp. II (NYSE:NGAB) (“Northern Genesis 2”) and
listing on the NASDAQ on the week of November 9 under the new
ticker “EMBK. subject to a vote by the stockholders of Northern
Genesis 2.” Since publicizing the definitive business combination
agreement with Northern Genesis 2 in June 2021, Embark has added
members to the PDP, expanded its transfer point network, refined
transfer point operations, worked closely with Tier 1 suppliers on
the scaling of the Embark Universal Interface, and secured 14,200
non-binding reservations for its autonomous trucks.
About Embark
Embark is an autonomous vehicle company building the software
powering autonomous trucks, focused on improving the safety,
efficiency, and sustainability of the nearly $700 billion a year
trucking market. Headquartered in San Francisco, CA since its
founding in 2016, Embark is America’s longest-running self-driving
truck program. The company partners with some of the largest
shippers and carriers in the nation, collectively representing over
35,000 trucks.
Embark’s mission is to realize a world where consumers pay less
for the things they need, drivers stay close to the homes they
cherish, and roads are safer for the people we love. To learn more
about Embark, visit embarktrucks.com.
About DHL – The logistics
company for the world
DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our
DHL divisions offer an unrivalled portfolio of logistics services
ranging from national and international parcel delivery, e-commerce
shipping and fulfillment solutions, international express, road,
air and ocean transport to industrial supply chain management. With
about 400,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories
worldwide, DHL connects people and businesses securely and
reliably, enabling global sustainable trade flows. With specialized
solutions for growth markets and industries including technology,
life sciences and healthcare, engineering, manufacturing &
energy, auto-mobility and retail, DHL is decisively positioned as
"The logistics company for the world".
DHL is part of Deutsche Post DHL Group. The Group generated
revenues of more than 66 billion euros in 2020. With sustainable
business practices and a commitment to society and the environment,
the Group makes a positive contribution to the world. Deutsche Post
DHL Group aims to achieve zero-emissions logistics by 2050 and
secured 14,200 non-binding reservations for its autonomous
trucks.
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