Logistics business wins exclusive contract to distribute green fuel

A Northamptonshire-based logistics business has been awarded an exclusive distribution contract by Element 2, a fast-growing retailer of hydrogen fuel for UK commercial road fleets and consumers.

Under the multi-year agreement, XPO Logistics will transport hydrogen fuel from partner production sites to Element 2 refuelling stations in the North and Midlands regions.

The scope of XPO’s services will expand nationally in line with the network as additional production partners and retailing sites come on board.

The Northampton firm is part of the wider US-headquartered XPO Logistics Group.

It will employ a dedicated fleet of gas trailers and specially trained drivers to collect and distribute the hydrogen fuel.

Element 2, based in Skipton, Yorkshire, is aiming to achieve complete UK and Ireland market coverage by 2027.

James Harris, chief operating officer at Element 2, said: “The safe, reliable transport of hydrogen across our network is of critical importance to our mission and to the success of the hydrogen economy. We’re very pleased to be able to work with one of the UK’s most trusted names in transportation to serve our locations and valued customers. We’re primed and ready to fuel the country’s road transport sector with high quality, clean hydrogen fuel.”

Dan Myers, managing director – UK and Ireland at XPO Logistics, added: “We share Element 2’s commitment to decarbonising the UK economy and firmly believe that green hydrogen will be playing a critical part in achieving this vital aim. Together, we’ll be creating a network to support UK commercial transport in making the necessary step change to a carbon-neutral future.”